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Y=3x-6 what is the y-intercept of the line described by the equation

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y=3x-6 the y-intercept is -6 and the slope is 3
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Given the equation of a line:

y = 3x - 6

The equation above is in slope-intercept form:

y = mx + b

Where, m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

Compare both equations:

y = mx + b

y = 3x - 6

Thus, b = -6

Therefore, the y-intercept of the line described by the equation is -6

ANSWER:

-6

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