SOLUTION: Graph and identify the y-intercept y+x=-2 Would I use the y=mx+b in this situation? If so, how would I change this problem into that expression?

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Question 174021: Graph and identify the y-intercept
y+x=-2
Would I use the y=mx+b in this situation? If so, how would I change this problem into that expression?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Y=mX+b m=slope & b=y intercept.
y+x=-2 subtract x from both sides.
y=-x-2 y intercept=-2
+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-6%2C+5%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+-x+-2%29+ (graph 300x200 pixels, x from -6 to 5, y from -10 to 10, -x -2).