Question

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

Answer 1

(0, -4).

Explanation:

Convert to slope-intercept form:

6x + 3y = –12

3y = -6x - 12

y = -2x - 4

At the y-intercept x = 0 so

when x = 0, y = -2(0) - 4 = -4.

So our point is (0, -4).