SOLUTION: Write the equation in either slope-intercept form or standard form: The line with the slope m=5, passing through the point (-12,0)

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Question 124768: Write the equation in either slope-intercept form or standard form:
The line with the slope m=5, passing through the point (-12,0)
Answer by iluvbuilding429(41) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write the equation in either slope-intercept form or standard form:
The line with the slope m=5, passing through the point (-12,0)


Let's use slope-intercept form:
y=mx%2Bb


You know the slope is 5, so add that in your equation:
y=5x%2Bb


Now you need to find the y-intercept, which is reprented by b. To do so, plug in the values from the coordinate given:
0=5%28-12%29%2Bb


Multiply:
0=-60%2Bb


Add 60 to both sides:
60=b
So now you have your y-intercept.


So, your equation is:
y=5x%2B60


You can check by plugging in the values in the coordinate:
0=5%28-12%29%2B60


Multiply:
0=-60%2B60


Add:
0=0