Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line described. Passes through (-8,-2), m= 5/2

Answer 1

Slope intercept form is: y = mx + b where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
Put the m value above.
Since the line passes through (-8,-2), put x = -8 and y = -2 and solve for b.

Answer 2

y= 5/2 + 6 ?

Answer 3

y = 5/2x + b
when x = -8, y = -2
-2 = 5/2(-8) + b
solve for b.

Answer 4

b= -40 ?

Answer 5

no.

Answer 6

-2 = 5/2(-8) + b
-2 = -40/2 + b
-2 = -20 + b
-2+20 = b
b = 18

Answer 7

I see thanks!

Answer 8

yw.