SOLUTION: Write an equation in slope-intercept form with an x-intercept of 5 and a y-intercept of -1.

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Question 1000136: Write an equation in slope-intercept form with an x-intercept of 5 and a y-intercept of -1.
Answer by Boreal(15235)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(0,-1) and (5,0) are points
slope is (1/5)
point slope formula
y-y1=(1/5)(x-x1)
y+1=(1/5)x
y=(1/5)x-1
the -1 is the y-intercept

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