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What is the y-intercept of the line y + 11=2(x+1.5)

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Answer:

-8

Explanation:

Turn the equation into slope intercept form [ y = mx + b ]

y + 11 = 2(x + 1.5)

~Distribute right side

y + 11 = 2x + 3

~Subtract 11 to both sides

y = 2x - 8

"b" represents the y-intercept, so, the y-intercept is -8.

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