Question

Write the equation of the line, given the y and x-intercepts.

y-intercept = –2, x-intercept = –3

Answer 1

`y=(-2)/(3)x -2`

Explanation:

Y-intercept = (0,-2) X-intercept = (-3,0)

*Use either coordinates in the equation

y=mx+b

`0=(-2)/(3)(-3)+b\\ 0=(6)/(3) +b\\0=2+b\\0-2=b\\-2=b`

So, final equation is
`y=(-2)/(3)x -2`