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Answer 1

Hi There!

First of all, we have 2 points:

(1, -2)

And

(0, -5)

In order to find the slope, we need to use the following formula:

`\displaystyle(y2-y1)/(x2-x1)`

Plug in the values:

`\displaystyle(-5-(-2))/(0-1)`

`\displaystyle(-5+2)/(-1)`

`\displaystyle(-3)/(-1)`

Divide:

`3`

This is the slope.

Now, what about the y-intercept?

The y-intercept is the point where the graph touches the y-axis.

This is the point (0, -5)

Thus, the y-intercept is -5.

The equation is: y=3x-5

And we're done!

Hope it helps!

Have an awesome day!

-Starry