Question

Create an equation of the line that has a slope of -5/7 and crosses the vertical axis at (0,2)

Answer 1

y = -5/7x + 2

Explanation:

y = mx + b

we know slope = -5/7

y = -5/7x + b

Now substitute the coordinate

2 = -5/7(0) + b

2 = b

so equation is y = -5/7x + 2