Question

Identify the y-intercept of the graph of the equation:

y = ½ x – 8
Question 1 options:

-8


1/2


-1/2


8

Answer 1

-8

Explanation:

This function is in slope intercept form, y=mx+b.

m being the slope, b being the y-intercept.

Notice -8 stands for b in this problem.

Thus, the y-intercept of this function is -8.