write the intercpt form of equation

Question

through (4,-5) slope -5/2

Answer 1

Jay,

Start with the point slope form: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁).

Then transform it to intercept: y = mx = b

 

y - (-5) = -5/2(x - 4)

y + 5 = -5/2x + 10

y = -5/2x + 5