Question

Write an equation of the line with a slope of -7 and y-intercept of 1​

Answer 1

Note: this answer assumes the equation can be put in slope-intercept form.

Answer:

y = -7x + 1

Explanation:

Slope-intercept form, or y = mx + b format, is written in a way that easily reflects the slope and y-intercept of a line. The m, or the coefficient of the term with the x, represents the slope. The b represents the y-value of the y-intercept.

Therefore, substitute the number -7 and 1 in place of those variables. Since -7 is the slope, substitute in place for m. Since 1 is the y-intercept, substitute in place of b. This gives us the equation y = -7x + 1.

Answer 2

y = -7x + 1

Explanation:

You put it in the form y = m*x + b

Where m = the slope, so -7 and b = the y-intercept, so 1.

This means it's y = -7x + 1