Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Section 3.3 - Graphing Linear Functions - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 149: 2

Answer

(0,b)

Work Step by Step

We can find the y-intercept of the function $f(x)=mx+b$ by setting x=0. $y=f(0)=m×0+b=b$. Therefore, a linear function crosses the y-axis at the point $(0,f(0))=(0,b)$.
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