What is the y-intercept of the line given by the equation y = 6x + 8? Algebra Graphs of Linear Equations and Functions Slope-Intercept Form 1 Answer Deepak G. Aug 10, 2016 #y#-intercept is #y=8# Explanation: #y=6x+8# #y#-intercept is when #x=0# or #y=6times0+8# or #y=8# Answer link Related questions What is Slope-Intercept Form? How do you find the "m" and "b" of any linear equation? How do you determine the slope and y intercept when given a graph? Why is slope "rise over run"? How do you find the slope and y intercept of #2x+5=y#? What is the slope and y intercept of #y=x#? What is the slope and y intercept of #y=3.75#? How do you write #7+\frac{3}{5} x=y# in slope intercept form? How do you write #-5x+12=20# in slope intercept form? How do you write an equation in standard form for a line that goes through (5, –2) and (–5, 4)? See all questions in Slope-Intercept Form Impact of this question 1645 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License