What is the y -intercept of the linear function y is equal to 3 x minus 6 ?
Answer
A
negative 2
B
negative 6
C
3
D
2
Explanation
The y-intercept is the value of y when x = 0. Substituting into y = 3x − 6 gives y = 3(0) − 6 = −6. Therefore, the y-intercept is negative 6, choice B.
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