Question

Find the slope and the y-intercept of the line.

Answer 1

Slope m = -5/4

y-intercept b = 3

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

Equality Properties

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

• m - slope
• b - y-intercept

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

[Standard Form] -5x - 4y = -12

Step 2: Rewrite

1. Add 5x to both sides: -4y = 5x - 12
2. Divide -4 on both sides: y = -5/4x + 3

Step 3: Identify

Break apart the function.

Slope m = -5/4

y-intercept b = 3