SOLUTION: Write an equation for the line. Containing x-intercept of 5 and y-intercept of -2.

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Question 154389: Write an equation for the line.
Containing x-intercept of 5 and y-intercept of -2.
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Write an equation for the line.
Containing x-intercept of 5 and y-intercept of -2.
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Using the slope/intercept form: y = mx + b;
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The y intercept occurs when x = 0, therefore
y = mx - 2
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The x intercept occurs when y = 0, therefore
m(5) - 2 = 0
5m = + 2
m = 2%2F5
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Therefore the equation is:
y = 2%2F5x - 2