SOLUTION: Determine the f(x) = mx + b, given the x- and y-intercept of the linear function. Thankyou x-intercept -1, y-intercept -2

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Question 907438: Determine the f(x) = mx + b, given the x- and y-intercept of the linear function.
Thankyou
x-intercept -1, y-intercept -2

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(-1,0)
(0,-2) m = 2/-1 = -2
the standard slope-intercept form for an equation of a line is
y+=+highlight_green%28m%29x+%2B+highlight%28b%29 where m is the slope and b the y-intercept.
y = -2x - 2