Question

The graph of the linear function fpasses through the point (1. -9) and has a slope of -3. What is the y intercept?​

Answer 1

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Answer:

-6

Explanation:

The y-intercept is represented by 'b' in the slope-intercept equation ...

y = mx +b

Solving for b, we find ...

b = y - mx

Using the given values, we find b to be ...

b = -9 -(-3)(1) = -6

The y-intercept is -6.