Find the y-intercept of the following equation. Simplify your answer.

2x + 3y = - 8

Answer: - 2.7

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of a line in slope - intercept form is given as:

y = mx + c, where m is the slope and c is the y - intercept.

The equation given is 2x + 3y = - 8, to find the y intercept, we will write the equation in slope - intercept form, that is we will make y the subject of the formula.

2x + 3y = - 8

3y = - 2x - 8

y = - 2x/3 - 8/3

Comparing with y = mx + c

y - intercept = - 8/3 = - 2.666666667

y - intercept ≈ - 2.7