Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line shown.

Answer 1

y = 5/3x + 20/3

Explanation:

Points on the graph: ( -4, 0) and (1, -5)

Slope:

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

m=(-5-0)/(1-4)

m=(-5)/(-3)

m=5/3

Slope-intercept:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

y - 0 = 5/3(x + 4)

y = 5/3x + 20/3