Algebra Functions and Data Analysis

Question

point (–8, –9) slope of –1/8 What is its equation in slope-intercept form

Answer 1

y = -x/8 +b

-9 = -(-8)/8 + b = 1+b

b = -9 -1 = -10

y = -x/8 -10 is the line's equation in slope intercept form

check and plug in the point (-8,-9)

-9 = -(-8)/8 -10 = 1-10 = -9 It works