Question

Identify an equation of a line in slope-intercept form that passes through (1, 2) with a slope of -8

Answer 1

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Answer:

y = -8x +10

Explanation:

The y-intercept can be found from the equation ...

b = y -mx

Using the given point and slope, this is ...

b = 2 -(-8)(1) = 10

Then the slope-intercept equation is ...

y = mx +b

y = -8x +10

Answer 2

y = -8x + 10

Explanation:

y = -8x + b

2 = -8(1) + b

2 = -8 + b

10 = b