Question

find the equation in slope-intercept form for the line that passes through (-2,1) and has the same y- intercept as the line x-5y=10

Answer 1

@precal

Answer 2

solve x-5y=10 for y to determine the same y intercept

Answer 3

are you sure it is same y intercept; usually you are asked for parallel lines or perpedicular lines

Answer 4

i got y=1/5x-2

Answer 5

yeah thats what it says

Answer 6

yes you are correct so what is your y intercept value?

Answer 7

I will be leaving very soon-gotta go make dinner (5 minutes tops)

Answer 8

okay

Answer 9

is that all i need to do?

Answer 10

no you need to tell me what your y intercept is from y=-2+(1/5)x

Answer 11

i got y=1/5x+7/5

Answer 12

oh no the y intercept is -2

Answer 13

correct?

Answer 14

you need to take your y intercept and the point given (-2,1) and determine the slope first then use y=mx+b to write your new equation
so take (0,-2) and (-2,1) and find your slope that is your m value
your equation so far is y=mx-2
yes your y intercept is -2

Answer 15

gotta go, just need to find the slope of those two points and sub your m value into y=mx-2
gotta go, dinner awaits