SOLUTION: Write an equation for the line.
Containing x-intercept of 5 and y-intercept of -2.
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Question 154389: Write an equation for the line.
Containing x-intercept of 5 and y-intercept of -2.
Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write an equation for the line.
Containing x-intercept of 5 and y-intercept of -2.
:
Using the slope/intercept form: y = mx + b;
:
The y intercept occurs when x = 0, therefore
y = mx - 2
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The x intercept occurs when y = 0, therefore
m(5) - 2 = 0
5m = + 2
m =
:
Therefore the equation is:
y = x - 2
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