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What is the y-intercept of the linear equation x minus one-half y = negative 6? –6 –3 0 12

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Answer:

The y-intercept is 12

Explanation:

the equation is: x - 1/2y = -6

We need to find the y-intercept which is the y value when x=0.

Knowing that, we can just substitute 0 for x to get:

0 - 1/2y = -6

From there, it's just algebra so:

0 - 1/2y = -6

-1/2y = -6

-0.5y = -6

y = 12

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