SOLUTION: Find the f(x) = mx + b, given the x- and y-intercept of the linear function. x-intercept -15, y-intercept -18

Question 907848: Find the f(x) = mx + b, given the x- and y-intercept of the linear function.
x-intercept -15, y-intercept -18
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the f(x) = mx + b, given the x- and y-intercept of the linear function.
x-intercept -15, y-intercept -18
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You have 2 points:: (-15,0) and (0,-18)
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slope = -18/(0--15) = -18/15
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Note: y- intercept = (0,-18)
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Equation:
y = (-6/5)x - 18
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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