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Given the linear equation 3y + 4x = 12, find the y-intercept.

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Answer:

4

Explanation:

3y + 4x = 12

3y = -4x + 12

y = -
(4)/(3)x + 4

User Wolak
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Answer:

(0,4)

Explanation:

3y + 4x = 12

To find the y intercept, set x =0 and solve for y

3y = 4*0 =12

3y = 12

Divide by 3

3y/3 = 12/3

y =4

User Kumar Kush
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