y-intercept
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of y-intercept
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Graphically, the y-intercept is the y-coordinate of the point where the graph of the line crosses the y-axis.
From Textbooks ● Mar. 27, 2020
In the equation y = a + bx, the constant a is called the y-intercept.
From Textbooks ● Mar. 27, 2020
This allows us to find the slope and y-intercept of the –median-median line.
From Textbooks ● Mar. 27, 2020
The y-intercept of the best-fit line tells us the best value of the relationship when x is zero.
From Textbooks ● Mar. 27, 2020
The letter b is used for the y-intercept, which is the point at which the line crosses the vertical axis.
From Textbooks ● Aug. 12, 2015
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