SOLUTION: Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line that has a slope of 2 and passes through (-4, -6)

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Question 380256: Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line that has a slope of 2 and passes through (-4, -6)
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
the standard slope-intercept form for an equation of a line y = mx + b
where m is the slope and b the y-intercept.
line with a slope of 2
y = 2x + b Using ordered pair Pt(-4,-6) to solve for b
-6 = -8 + b
2 = b
y = 2x + 2


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