Question

How would I put -y + 5 = -2x into slope-int form?

Answer 1

\[
-y+5=-2x\\
-y=-2x-5\\
y=2x+5
\]

Answer 2

put the equation in the formula y=mx+b

Answer 3

why does the negative 2 change to a positive?

Answer 4

@chungerforever multiply through by -1 to make y positive :-)

Answer 5

because you distribute it

Answer 6

okay, and if i wanted to graph it would I start at 5 then rise 2 and over 1?

Answer 7

correct.

Answer 8

thank you! (: