Question

The equation Y-3=-2(x+5) is written in point-slope form. What is the y-intercept of the line?

Answer 1

Y-3 = -2(x+5)

Rewrite in slope intercept form:

y-3 = -2(x+5)

Simplify the right side:

y-3 = -2x -10

Add 3 to both sides:

y = -2x -7

The y intercept is -7