Question

16. Write a linear equation in slope-intercept

form with a slope of -5 and passes through
the point (-1, -8).
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Answer 1

Slope-intercept form is given as y = mx + c, where m is the gradient and c is the y-intercept.

Since line has a slope of -5, equation is y = -5x + c

Substitute point (-1,-8) into the equation to find c.

-8 = -5(-1) + c

c = -13

Linear equation is y = -5x - 13