What is the y -intercept of the linear equation x is equal to negative 1 half y plus 6 ?

The y-intercept is the value of y when x = 0. Substitute 0 for x: 0 = −½y + 6, so −½y = −6 and y = 12. The y-intercept is 12, choice D.

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