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The '''y-intercept''' is the y-value of the point at which a [[line]] intersects the [[y-axis]]. If the line is represented in the point-slope form, i.e., <math> y = m \cdot x +b</math>, then the ''y-intercept'' is <math>b</math>. See also: [[x-intercept]]. | The '''y-intercept''' is the y-value of the point at which a [[line]] intersects the [[y-axis]]. If the line is represented in the point-slope form, i.e., <math> y = m \cdot x +b</math>, then the ''y-intercept'' is <math>b</math>. See also: [[x-intercept]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 21:00, December 20, 2008
The y-intercept is the y-value of the point at which a line intersects the y-axis. If the line is represented in the point-slope form, i.e., , then the y-intercept is . See also: x-intercept.
