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OpenStudy (anonymous):

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

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the standard form of a line equation?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Your line will contain the points (-5,0) and (0,-2). Find the slope between the points and thus you will find the equation of the line.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

slope intercept form

OpenStudy (anonymous):

y=-2x/5-2 ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yes, write it as y = (-2/5)x - 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Use parenthesis so as to avoid confusion.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you can I ask one more question

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