Question

Write the equation of the graph of the line in slope intercept form.

Answer 1

y=
`(0.5)/(-2)`x-1

Explanation:

For m: Use Rise over Run;
`(.5)/(-2)`. Negative because the slope is negative.

For b: Just enter any point on the line into the equation; -1=
`(.5)/(-2)`(0)+b -1=0+b -1=b