Question

Find the y-intercept of 2x - 3y = 6

Answer 1

(0, - 2)

Explanation:

The y-intercept is the value of y when x = 0. Substitute 0 for x in the equation and solve for y.

`2x - 3y = 6`

`2(0) - 3y = 6`

`- 3y = 6`

`( - 3y)/( - 3) = (6)/( - 3)`

`y = - 2`

When x = 0, y = - 2.