Question

At what point does the line

Y = -1/2 X + 2 intercept the Y-axis?

A. - 1
B. -1/2
C. 1
D. 2
E. -2

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

our equation is y=
`(-1)/(2)` x +2

• -1/2 is the slope
• 2 is the y-intercept

so the answer is 2

if we want to verify our answer we can follow these steps

the y-intercept is given by calculating the image of 0

• y= -1/2*0+2 = 2

so it's right

Answer 2

D. 2

Explanation:

The y-intercept is when the graph crosses the y-axis when x = 0. In that case, simply plug in x as 0:

y = -1/2(0) + 2

y = 2

Therefore, the graph crosses the y-axis at 2.