Question

Write the equation of the line in fully simplified slope-intercept form.

Answer 1

y = -1/2x - 8

Explanation:

Question: Write the equation of the line in fully simplified slope-intercept form.

Step 1. Use any two points from the graph

(-6, -5) (0, -8)

Step 2. Find the slope using the two points

m = slope

`m=(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)`

points: (-6, -5) (0, -8)

`m=(-8-(-5))/(0-(-6))`

`m=-(3)/(6)`

`m=-(1)/(2)`

The slope is -1/2

Now set the equation in slope-intercept form in the format y = mx + b

y = -1/2x - 8