Question

What is the y intercept of the line passing through the point (4,-5) with a slope of -1/9?

Answer 1

y intercept = -41/9

Explanation:

y = mx + b

y = -1/9x + b

-5 = -1/9(4) + b

-5 = -4/9 + b

add 4/9 to both sides

-45/9 + 4/9 = b

-41/9 = b

the y intercept is equal to -41/9

linear equation: y = -1/9x - 41/9