Question

Write the equation of a line in slope intercept form that has a slope of -2 and passes through the point (-1,8)

Answer 1

y = -2x + 6

Explanation:

m=slope

b=y-intercept

(x, y) = (-1, 8)

y = mx + b

8 = -2(-1) + b

8 = 2 + b

b = 8-2

b = 6

y intercept = (0, 6)

y = -2x + 6