SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line with y intercept (0,-4) and slope of 2/5

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Question 1162338: Find the equation of the line with y intercept (0,-4) and slope of 2/5
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Find the equation of the line with y intercept (0,-4) and slope of 2/5
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Use the point/intercept form y - y1 = m(x - x1)
x1=0; y1=-4
y - (-4) = 2%2F5(x - 0)
y + 4 = 2%2F5x
y = 2%2F5x - 4