Question

Find an equation of the line that has a slope of -1 and a y intercept of 6. Write your answer in the form y=mx+b

Answer 1

y = -x + 6

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

• m - slope
• b - y-intercept

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Slope m = -1

y-intercept b = 6

Step 2: Write Equation

Substitute in variables into the general form

y = -1x + 6

y = -x + 6