Question

Given this equation, what is the y-intercept? y = – 5x
12 b =

Answer 1

Let's solve for b.

y=(−5x12)(b)

Step 1: Flip the equation.

−5bx12=y

Step 2: Divide both sides by -5x^12.

−5bx12

−5x12

=

y

−5x12

b=

−y

5x12

Answer:

b=

−y

5x12