Question

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

Answer 1

y = x + 8

Explanation:

It is y = 1/1x + 8, but we don't put the one if it's at the botton. So, y = 1x + 8, but, when a one is in front of the x, we don't put it either. The answer is

y = x + 8

The y-intercept is where the line "touches" the y-intercept, in this case, 8.

The slope is how many times you go up-down, and to side from point to pint, in this case 1/1.

Makes sense? If so, hope this helps!

Answer 2

y = -1x + 8 or y = -x + 8 (both are same)

Explanation:

m = slope

slope = y2 - y1 / x2 - x1

4 - 6 / 4 - 2 = -2/2 = -1

m = -1

b = y-intercept

b = 8

y = mx + b

y = -1x + 8

y = -x + 8

(negative slope)