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 , we need to determine the value of when .
Given:
Substitute :
Therefore, the y-intercept of the line is .
Would you like further details or have any questions? Here are some related questions for further exploration:
- How do you find the x-intercept of a line given its equation?
- What is the slope of the line ?
- How can you rewrite the equation in slope-intercept form?
- What are the steps to graph the line on a coordinate plane?
- How would the line change if the equation were ?
Tip: To find the y-intercept of a line, always set and solve for .
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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