Register
Write a linear equation that goes through the points (-8,-1) and (-6,5) with a y-intercept of 23.
192,273 views
34 votes
34 votes
Write a linear equation that goes through the points (-8,-1) and (-6,5) with a

y-intercept of 23.

User Saly
by
2.6k points

1 Answer

20 votes
20 votes
Answer:

y = 3x + 23

Explanation:

Since y-intercept is given, find the slope

m = slope

m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1)

Points: (-8, -1) & (-6, 5)

m = 5 - -1/-6 - -8

m = 6/2

m = 3

Slope-intercept form will be written as y = 3x + 23
User Vishnuprasad R
by
2.5k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

1.6m questions

2.0m answers

Other Questions

Can anybody tell me what’s going on here?
Granola costs $1.76 per pound. Write and solve an equation to determine the number of pounds p of granola that can be purchased with $7.04. The equation is: The value of x is
Evalute 8a -1+0.5b when a =1/4 and b= 10 how dose this work i need help..
PLZ needed now plz URGENT!
HELP PLEASE, I NEED THE ANSWER QUICKLY
Link Copied!