Question

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What is the equation of a line with a slope of -2(m= -2) that passes through the point (0,5)?

Slope:

equation of a line:

Answer 1

• Slope: -2
• equation: y = -2x +5

Explanation:

The given point is the y-intercept of the line, so the slope-intercept form of the equation of a line can be used:

y = mx + b . . . . for slope m and y-intercept b

Here, you have the slope given as ...

m = -2

y-intercept = 5

so the equation of the line is ...

y = -2x +5

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The y-intercept is the value of y when x=0. The point (x, y) = (0, 5) tells you the y-intercept is 5.