Question

Determine the y-intercept of the line that passes through (-5,-12) and has a slope of -5

Answer 1

-37

Explanation:

Not sure what the method is called, but you do this.

substitute the slope into slope formula

y= -5x+b

substitute the points you have for x and y

-12= -5(-5)+b

solve

-12= 25+b

-37= b