Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line with y-intercept 7 and slope −5.

Answer 1

The slope-intercept form of a line is given by:

`y=mx+b`

Where:

m = slope = -5

b = y-intercept = 7

Therefore, replacing the data into the equation:

`y=-5x+7`

Answer:

y = -5x + 7