Set 1: Linear Functions (Intermediate)

**Choice C is the best answer.** In y = mx + b, b = -7 is the y-intercept

Explanation

Answer: C

PROBLEM

What is the y-intercept of y = 2x - 7?

-7

✓ Correct

-2

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is the best answer. In y = mx + b, b = -7 is the y-intercept

Why others are wrong:

A: 7 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

B: 2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.

D: -2 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.