Grade 8 Math · Expressions & Equations

Interpret y-intercept

Enter the y-intercept value, not a point.

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What you’ll learn

Enter the y-intercept value, not a point.

Key idea

The y-intercept value is b in y=mx+b.

Worked example

Enter the y-intercept value, not a point.

y = 3x

  1. 0

Answer: 0

Quick Check

Analyze the proposed student response. Choose Correct or Incorrect.

y = -2x - 6 Student response: -6

Choose one answer

Show a hint

What is y when x equals zero?