SOLUTION: How do you write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line with the given characteristics? slope: 0.25 x-intercept: -10

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Question 634657: How do you write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line with the given characteristics?
slope: 0.25
x-intercept: -10

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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How do you write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line with the given characteristics?
slope: 0.25
x-intercept: -10
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Use y = mx + b and the point (-10,0) to find b, the y-intercept
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0 = 0.25*-10 + b
b = 4
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--> y = 0.25x + 4