Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form (-5,-7);y=-2x+4

Answer 1

Explanation:

First, let us substitute x and y values: -7 = -2(-5) + 4

Next, let us simplify using the substitution property of equality: 14 = -7 (SEE BELOW MORE INFO).

Now, this does not make sense yet because 14 cannot possibly equal -7. Therefore, we must add a b value, therefore leading us to the equation:

14 + b = -7

by simplifying, we can conclude that b = -21

Finally, we can plug in the b-value into our original equation:

y = -2x + 4 - 21

After simplifying, we get y = -2x - 17. When this is graphed, we can see that -2x - 17 intersects (-5, -7).