asked 101k views
4 votes
Write a linear equation that passes throughthe point (2, -9) and has a slope of -5 in slope-intercept form. Help pls

asked
User Kwao
by
8.0k points

1 Answer

7 votes
plug the x and y in the slop intercept form (y=mx+b) so it becomes -9= -5(2)+b solve for b. b=1 so the answer is y= -5x+1
answered
User Leonardo Eloy
by
8.3k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.