Math Problem Statement

What is the y-intercept of the line 4x + 5y = 20?

Solution

To find the y-intercept of the line given by the equation 4x+5y=204x + 5y = 20, we need to determine the value of yy when x=0x = 0.

Given: 4x+5y=204x + 5y = 20

Substitute x=0x = 0: 4(0)+5y=204(0) + 5y = 20 5y=205y = 20 y=205y = \frac{20}{5} y=4y = 4

Therefore, the y-intercept of the line is 44.

Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are some related questions for further exploration:

  1. How do you find the x-intercept of a line given its equation?
  2. What is the slope of the line 4x+5y=204x + 5y = 20?
  3. How can you rewrite the equation 4x+5y=204x + 5y = 20 in slope-intercept form?
  4. What are the steps to graph the line 4x+5y=204x + 5y = 20 on a coordinate plane?
  5. How would the line change if the equation were 4x+5y=254x + 5y = 25?

Tip: To find the y-intercept of a line, always set x=0x = 0 and solve for yy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Equations
Intercepts

Formulas

Equation of a line: Ax + By = C
Y-intercept when x = 0

Theorems

Basic properties of linear equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10