The slope of a line is -1/5, and the y-intercept is 5. What is the equation of the line written in general form?

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allank · Answer

Hint: The y-intercept given with full co-ordinates is (0,5)

lgbasallote · Answer

another hint:

slope-intercept form is y = mx + b where m is slope and b is y-intercept

allank · Answer

Go for it @jewjewbri You know the answer.

anonymous · Answer

5=-1/5x?

allank · Answer

Nice try. From the equation y = mx + b, you only need to put in the value of m (slope) and b (y-intercept). The y and x remain as they are.

anonymous · Answer

@jewjewbri Do you know General form of Linear equation?

anonymous · Answer

Hmm.... x-5y-5=0?

anonymous · Answer

Almost right;
y = -x/5 + 5
5y = -x   + 25
-> x + 5y - 25 = 0

anonymous · Answer

@jewjewbri Questions, comments ???

anonymous · Answer

Sorry about that, had leave the com. quick. No comments. But now makes sense. Thank you