Question

Write the equation in slope-intercept form

Answer 1

General equation of a line:

`y = mx + b`

m » gradient

b » y-intercept

• considering point (-6, 12):

`12 = ( - (5)/(12) * - 6) + b \\ \\ 12 = (5)/(2) + b \\ \\ b = (19)/(2)`

• equation:

`2y = - (5)/(6) x + {19} \\`