Math Problem Statement

Find the y-intercept of the function y = (6x + 18) / (3x - 18).

Solution

To find the y-intercept of the given equation:

y=6x+183x18y = \frac{6x + 18}{3x - 18}

The y-intercept occurs when x=0x = 0. Substituting x=0x = 0 into the equation:

y=6(0)+183(0)18y = \frac{6(0) + 18}{3(0) - 18}

Simplify the numerator and denominator:

y=1818y = \frac{18}{-18}

y=1y = -1

Thus, the y-intercept is:

(0,1)(0, -1)


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Related Questions:

  1. How do you find the x-intercept for this function?
  2. What happens to the graph of the function as xx \to \infty or xx \to -\infty?
  3. How can you determine vertical and horizontal asymptotes for this function?
  4. What is the domain of this function, and why?
  5. How does the graph behave near x=6x = 6, where the denominator becomes zero?

Tip:

To verify the y-intercept graphically, you can plot the function and observe where it crosses the y-axis!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Rational Functions
Intercepts
Basic Algebra

Formulas

y-intercept occurs when x = 0

Theorems

Basic properties of rational functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10