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What is the y-intercept of a line that passes through the points (1,-7) and (5,-15)?

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larisa86 [58]2 years ago

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Answer: (0,-5) or just -5

Step-by-step explanation:

gradient = change in y/change in x = (-7+15)/(1-5) = -2

y = -2x + c

-7 = -2 x 1 + c

c = -7 + 2 = -5

y intercept is (0, -5)

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