Question

Write the equation of the line that has the slope m= –2 and contains the point P = (-1,6).

Equation:
What is the y-intercept b of this line?
Answer: b =

Answer 1

b = 8

Explanation:

6 = 2(-1) + b

6 = -2 + b

8 = b

Answer 2

Explanation:

Y = M X + C

6 = -2 × -1 + C

6 = 2 + C

6 - 2 = C

4 = C