Question

Write the equation of the line represented in the graph:
in y=mx+b

Answer 1

`y = (5)/(2) x - 5`

Explanation:

slope = m = rise/run

Start at point (0, -5). Go up 5. The rise = 5. Go right 2. The run = 2.

m = rise/run = 5/2

b = y-intercept = -5

y = mx + 5

`y = (5)/(2) x - 5`