Question

Write an equation of a line that passes through the x-intercept 4 and y-intercept -2

Answer 1

`y=(1)/(2) x-2`

Explanation:

We have the two points (4,0) and (0,-2)

Find the slope

`m=(-2-0)/(0-4) =(-2)/(-4) =(1)/(2)`

y-intercept is -2

`y=(1)/(2) x-2`