Math Problem Statement
A line has the equation y = 6x + 13. What are the coordinates of the y-intercept of the line?
Solution
To find the y-intercept of the line given by the equation , we need to understand that the y-intercept occurs when .
Substituting into the equation:
Therefore, the coordinates of the y-intercept are (0, 13).
Would you like further explanation or details on this? Here are some related questions to expand on this concept:
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- How does changing the slope affect the steepness of the line?
- What does the constant term in the equation represent geometrically?
Tip: The y-intercept is always the point where the line crosses the y-axis, which happens when .
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Equations
Formulas
y = mx + b, where b is the y-intercept
Theorems
The y-intercept theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 7-9