SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line with slope -2 and y-intercept (0,0). The graph the line. Please help. Thank you so much.

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Question 26711: Write the equation of the line with slope -2 and y-intercept (0,0). The graph the line.
Please help.
Thank you so much.

Answer by elima(1433) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You need to put it in the from;
y=mx+b
where m=slope, b=y-intercept
So the tell you the slope=-2
y=-2x+b
Now to finish the equation you need to put the point given into this formual;
Y-Y1=-2(X-X1)
y-0=-2(x-0)
y=-2x
hope you understand
=)