Write an equation in slope intercept form

Question

A line passes through the point (-5, 4) and has a slope of -2

Answer 1

y= mx + b is the general form for the slope intercept equation where m=slope

plug in -2 for m

y =-2x +b

plug in y=4, x=-5 for the point (-5,4)

4=-2(-5)+b

solve for b

b = 4-10 =-6

y = -2x -6 is the line's equation in slope intercept form with b=-6 = y intercept