Determine the Y -Intercept of the Line Represented by the Given

question 39

Multiple Choice

Determine the y -intercept of the line represented by the given equation. $$- y = \frac { 7 } { 4 } x + \frac { 4 } { 3 }$$

• A) \(b = - \frac { 3 } { 4 }\)
• B) \(b = - \frac { 7 } { 4 }\)
• C) \(b = \frac { 7 } { 4 }\)
• D) \(b = \frac { 4 } { 3 }\)
• E) \(b = - \frac { 4 } { 3 }\)

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Definitions:

Alkaline Soils

Soils with a pH level higher than 7, often rich in sodium, calcium, and magnesium, and found in arid and semi-arid regions.

Deciduous Forests

Forests characterized by trees that lose their leaves seasonally.

Soil Moisture

The amount of water contained within soil particles, crucial for plant growth and the hydrologic cycle.

Tropical Regions

Geographic areas located near the equator, characterized by warm temperatures and significant rainfall throughout the year.