SOLUTION: How do I find the y axis intercept?

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Question 244492: How do I find the y axis intercept?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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Given a linear equation with x & y terms: Example: [6x+2y=8]
Put this equation in the line equation format: Y=mX+b where b=the Y intercept.
6x=2y=8
2y=-6x+8
y=-6x/2+8/2
y=-3x+4 The Y intercept=4.
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