SOLUTION: Find the slope and the y-intercept of the line whose equation is –3x + y = -5. Find an equation of the line through the given points. Write the equation in standard form.

Algebra ->  Linear-equations -> SOLUTION: Find the slope and the y-intercept of the line whose equation is –3x + y = -5. Find an equation of the line through the given points. Write the equation in standard form.       Log On


   

Question 113475: Find the slope and the y-intercept of the line whose equation is –3x + y = -5.

Find an equation of the line through the given points. Write the equation in standard form.
Through (6,2) and (8,8).

Answer by moou_b(3) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
ANSWER 1.
equation for a straight line in slope-intercept form is, y = mx+c
where m=slope of the line, c= y-intercept
the given eq. is -3x+y = -5
reducing the eq. in slope-intercept form we have, y = 3x-5
m=3 and c=-5