Question

what is the y intercept of the line with the equation x - 3y = -12

Answer 1

substitute x=0 and solve for y

Answer 2

x - 3y = -12

0 - 3y = -12 .. plug in x = 0

-3y = -12

y = ???

Answer 3

y = -4?

Answer 4

very very close, but no

Answer 5

try it again

Answer 6

positive 4?

Answer 7

much better, y = 4

Answer 8

the y intercept is y = 4 which means that it is the point (0,4)