Question

The x-intercept of a line is -5 and the y-intercept of the line is -2. What is the equation of the line?

o y = - 5/2x - 5
o y = 2/5x + 2
o y = 5/2x -2
o y = -2/5x - 2

How would I find what the b is? Since the formula is y = mx + b.

Answer 1

Use....Intercept form..

\[\frac{ x }{ a }+\frac{ y }{ b } = 1\]

Answer 2

a= x inetrcept

b = y intercept

Answer 3

I think it would be the third choice; y = 5/2x - 2. Am I correct?