SOLUTION: If a line has an x-intercept at x = −7 and a y-intercept at y = −8, find its equation in the form y = mx + b.

Question 1175153: If a line has an x-intercept at x = −7 and a y-intercept at y = −8, find its equation in the form y = mx + b.
Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If a line has an x-intercept at we have a point (,)
and a y-intercept at , we have a point (,)
if you have two points you can find a slope:

so far its equation in the form is
.... since y-intercept is ,

and your equation is

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