Question

Find the slope and y-intercept of the line whose equation is given.

y= - 7x-9
Determine the slope. Select the correct choice below and fill in any answer boxe
A. m=
(Type an integer or a fraction.)
OB. The slope is undefined.

Answer 1

Slope = -7

y-intercept = -9

Explanation:

The slope formula is y = mx + b where m is the slope value and b is the y-intercept value. In this case, since both values have a negative sign in front of them, they are both negative.

y = mx + b

y = -7x - 9

m = -7 which is the slope

b = -9 which is the y -intercept