Question

Write an equation for the line in slope-intercept form. Need ASAP

Answer 1

In order to find slope-intercept form, we need to find the slope. We can do that by picking two coordinate points, and then taking the change in y divided by the change in x to find the slope. Two coordinates are (0, 5) and (2, -3)

2-0/-3-5 is -2/8. Our slope, or m, is -2/8.

We know that the y-intercept is 5 because the line intersects the y-axis at 5. Our b is y.

Therefore, the equation for the line in slope-intercept form is y = -2/8x + 5. If you want the slope simplified, it is y = -1/4x + 5.

Answer 2

• y = - 4x + 5

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Use two points on the line and the slope-intercept form:

• y = mx + b, where m- slope, b - y-intercept

Points are (0, 5) and (1, 1).

The first point is the y-intercept, so b = 5.

Find the slope:

• m = (1 - 5)/(1 - 0) = - 4/1 = - 4

The line is:

• y = - 4x + 5