Question

what would this equation look like on a graph?
Equation~~ y = (-1/2)x - 5

Answer 1

y intercept of -5
slope of -1/2

so the line will be going down and hit the y axis at -5

Answer 2

(0,-5)*

Answer 3

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=+y+%3D+%28-1%2F2%29x+-+5

Answer 4

@bibby and @booklover1997 could one of y'all Draw the y-intercept in yellow, and the other points in red? I know this is a lot to ask, but I think I'll understand it better

Answer 5

If you put it in your calculator, you can see the x and y intercepts. Other than that no, unfortunately I can not help any more, I'm sorry

Answer 6

It's ok @booklover1997 thank you for the link tho!

Answer 7

You're welcome (: