Question

Complete the equation for the standard form of the line that has an x-intercept of -5 and a y-intercept of -4.

Answer 1

Intercept form
`(x)/(-5) + (y)/(-4) = 1`

The standard form of the equation of the line

4 x + 5 y +20 =0

Explanation:

Explanation

Given that x-intercept (a) = -5

and y-intercept (b) = -4

Intercept form

`(x)/(a) + (y)/(b) = 1`

`(x)/(-5) + (y)/(-4) = 1`

⇒
`(4x+5y)/(-20) = 1`

4 x + 5 y = -20

Final answer:-

The standard form of the equation of the line

4 x + 5 y +20 =0