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Find the y-intercept of the line $3x + 4y = 12$.

1. 12
2. 4
3. 3
4. 7

Correct answer: 3

Solution

The y-intercept is found by setting $x=0$. Then $4y=12$, so $y=3$. Hence, the y-intercept is 3.

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