Question

X-intercept=-5
Y-intercept=2

The equation of the line is ????

Answer 1

y = 2/5x + 2

The x-intercept has nothing to do with
y = mx + b


b= y-intercept = 2 {aka (0,2)}

Start at (0,2)
How many spaces does it take to go to (0,0)? 2⬇️ meaning -2

Continue at (0,0)
How many spaces does it take to get to (-5,0) becase those are the points for the x intercept? ⬅️5 meaning -5

Rise over run
⬇️ -2 \ a negat. over a negat. equals a
⬅️ -5 / posit. over a posit.


2/5
m= 2/5

Answer 2

Y= -5x+2

Explanation:

y= mx+b where M represent the slope aka X intercept. B represent the initial value aka Y intercept. Hope it help!