Question

The linear function is represented by the equation y = Negative three-fifthsx – 2. What can be determined of this equation written in slope-intercept form? Check all that apply.

The y-intercept is Negative three-fifths
The y-intercept is 2.
The y-intercept is –2.
The slope is Negative three-fifths
The slope is 2.
The slope is –2.

Answer 1

The y-intercept is –2.

The slope is Negative three-fifths

Explanation:

Answer 2

The y-intercept is –2.

The slope is Negative three-fifths

Explanation:

A linear function is a function whose graph is a straight line. A linear function can be represented as:

f(x) = y = a + bx

where y is the dependent variable and x is the independent variable. The equation of a linear function in slope intercept form is given as:

y = mx + c

Where m is the slope and c is the y intercept.

Given that:

`y=-(3)/(5)x-2`, and comparing with y = mx + c:

The slope (m) =
`-(3)/(5)`

The y intercept (c) = -2