Question

What is the equation of a line, in standard form, for the line with slope 5 and a y-intercept of -4?

a) 5x + y - 4 = 0
b) 5x - y + 4 = 0
c) 5x - y - 4 = 0
d) 5x + y + 4 = 0​

Answer 1

Option c

Explanation:

Converting all options into slope intercept, you get

a) y=-5x+4

b) y=5x+4

c) y=5x-4

d) y=-5x-4

option c has slope 5 and y-intercept -4