SOLUTION: write the slope intercept equation for the line with slope -2/7 and y intercept (0,4) I have tried the formula (y2-y1)/(x2-x1), but the fraction is messing with me?

Question 427581: write the slope intercept equation for the line with slope -2/7 and y intercept (0,4)
I have tried the formula (y2-y1)/(x2-x1), but the fraction is messing with me?
Found 3 solutions by algebrahouse.com, John10, Alan3354:
Answer by algebrahouse.com(1659)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
"write the slope intercept equation for the line with slope -2/7 and y intercept (0,4) I have tried the formula (y2-y1)/(x2-x1), but the fraction is messing with me?"

Slope-intercept form is y = mx + b
m is the slope
b is the y-intercept

slope = -2/7 and y-intercept = (0,4) = 4 {these are given}
y = (-2/7)x + 4 {substituted given values into slope intercept form}
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Answer by John10(297)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Since the slope is given (-2/7), you use the slope- point to write the equation.
Use m = -2/7 and (0,4).
y = mx + b
y = (-2/7)x + 4
Have a great day! John10
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's y = mx + b
m = -2/7
b = 4
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y = (-2/7)x + 4

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