SOLUTION: How do I write an equation of a line with a slope of -2 and y interecept (0,0). Thanks

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Question 95689: How do I write an equation of a line with
a slope of -2 and y interecept (0,0).
Thanks
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Y=mX+b WHERE (m)=SLOPE & (b)=THE Y INTERCEPT
Y=-2X HERE THE SLOPE (m)=-2 & THE Y INTERCEPT(b)=0
+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-6%2C+5%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+y+=+-2x%29+ (graph 300x200 pixels, x from -6 to 5, y from -10 to 10, y = -2x).