Question

of values. show your work in the tables provided. identify the y-intercept as an ordered pair.
y = -2x - 1 the y-intercept is:

x	y = -2x - 1	y

Explanation:

Step1: Recall y-intercept definition

The y-intercept of a linear equation \( y = mx + b \) (slope - intercept form) occurs where \( x = 0 \), as it is the point where the line crosses the y - axis.

Step2: Substitute \( x = 0 \) into the equation

Given the equation \( y=-2x - 1 \), substitute \( x = 0 \) into the equation.
We get \( y=-2(0)-1 \).
First, calculate \( -2\times0 = 0 \), then \( y = 0 - 1=-1 \).
So the ordered pair for the y - intercept is \( (0,-1) \) since when \( x = 0 \), \( y=-1 \).

Answer:

The y - intercept is \( (0,-1) \)