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Y-INTERCEPT [1 record]

Record 1 2022-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Analytical Functions (Math.)
  • Statistical Graphs and Diagrams
CONT

The y-intercept, also called the initial value and denoted b, corresponds to the value of the dependent variable (y) when the value of the independent variable (x) is 0.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Fonctions mathématiques analytiques
  • Diagrammes et graphiques (Statistique)
CONT

L'ordonnée à l'origine d'une fonction est la valeur en y du point qui se trouve directement sur l'axe des ordonnées. Conséquemment, les coordonnées d'un tel point s'écrivent (0, y). On parle aussi de la valeur initiale de la fonction.

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