Question

What is the y-intercept in the linear equation −2y−4x−6=0 is

Answer 1

The y-intercept is -3

Explanation:

Answer 2

`\text{To find the y intercept, turn the equation into slope intercept form: y=mx+b}\\\\-2y-4x-6=0\\\\\text{Add 4x to both sides}\\\\-2y-6=4x\\\\\text{Add 6 to both sides}\\\\-2y=4x+6\\\\\text{Divide by -2}\\\\y=-2x-3\\\\\text{The y intercept is the`