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Writing Linear Functions — Quiz

Question 8 • Mathematics 8

What is the y -intercept of a line that has a slope of 1 fourth and passes through point open paren 8 comma 3 close paren ?

Answer
A
1
B
11
C
5
D
3

Explanation

Use the line equation y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. Substituting the slope 1/4 and the point (8, 3) gives 3 = (1/4)(8) + b = 2 + b, so b = 1; the y-intercept is 1, choice A.

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