SOLUTION: What is the f(x) = mx + b, given the x- and y-intercept of the linear function. Thanks! x-intercept -12, y-intercept -16

SOLUTION: What is the f(x) = mx + b, given the x- and y-intercept of the linear function. Thanks! x-intercept -12, y-intercept -16

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Question 907439: What is the f(x) = mx + b, given the x- and y-intercept of the linear function.
Thanks!
x-intercept -12, y-intercept -16
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(-12,0)
(0,-16) m = 16/-12 = -4/3
the standard slope-intercept form for an equation of a line is
where m is the slope and b the y-intercept.
y = (-4/3)x - 16
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