Changing the y-intercept of the function does not affect the steepness of the line. However, it does affect the vertical position of the line. If the y-intercept is changed to a smaller positive number, it means the line will intersect the y-axis at a lower point. This indicates that the line shifts down.
Therefore, the correct answer is B. The line shifts down.
Consider the function: y = 8 - 2x.
What is the effect on the graph for the given function if the y-intercept of the function is changed to a smaller positive number?
A. The line shifts up.
B. The line shifts down.
C. The line is more steep.
D. The line is less steep.
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