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What point represents the y–intercept for the equation 6x + 3y = –12?

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Answer:

(0, -4)

Explanation:

The y-intercept is the point on the line where it crosses the y-axis. That point has x-coordinate equal to zero. To find the y-intercept, set x=0 in the equation and solve for y:

3y = -12

y = -12/3 = -4

The y-intercept is -4. The point coordinates are (0, -4).

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Additional comment

You may notice that in the standard form equation, ...

ax +by = c

The x-intercept is c/a, and the y-intercept is c/b.

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