SOLUTION: The x-intercept of a line is –5 and the y-intercept of the line is –2. What is the equation of the line? I think it's y = -2/5x + 2? I'm not sure.

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Question 669139: The x-intercept of a line is –5 and the y-intercept of the line is –2. What is the equation of the line?
I think it's y = -2/5x + 2? I'm not sure.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The slope goes down so I think it should be.
y=-2/5x-2
Plot it & check