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OpenStudy (anonymous):

i vneed help finding the y intercept of this equation. 5x-8y=120

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the y intercept is where the graph intersects the y axis

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so at the y-axis you know the x point is 0. so plug in 0 for x and solve for y. That will give you the y-intercept

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can u show me how to do that

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so you should have 5(0)-8y=120

OpenStudy (anonymous):

then 5 times 0 is zero so you get -8y=120.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

then divide both sides by -8..and you will get your y-intercept

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so is the answer 15 i mean -15

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

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