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Y-Intercept

Y-Intercept

Definition

the value of y at the point where a line or curve crosses the y-axis

Sentence

Where a line crosses the y-axis, the x value is 0; therefore, it is y-intercept.

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This material is based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under Award Numbers 1104229, 1501756, and 1902474.