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Find the y-intercept of the following equation. Simplify your answer.

2x + 3y = -8

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Answer: - 2.7

Explanation:

The equation of a line in slope - intercept form is given as :

y = mx + c , where m is the slope and c is the y - intercept.

The equation given is 2x + 3y = -8 , to find the y intercept , we will write the equation in slope - intercept form , that is we will make y the subject of the formula.

2x + 3y = -8

3y = -2x - 8

y = -2x/3 - 8/3

Comparing with y = mx + c

y - intercept = -8/3 = -2.666666667

y - intercept ≈ -2.7

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