Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line with y-intercept -1 and slope 2/5

Answer 1

y = 2/5x - 1

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

• m - slope

• b - y-intercept

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Slope m = 2/5

y-intercept b = -1

Step 2: Write linear equation

Substitute into the general format.

y = 2/5x - 1