Question

How do I make (1,4) and slope=-2 into a slope intercept form

Answer 1

Plug the points into the equation and solve for the intercept.

Eg: Point (2,6) and slope = -1

y=mx+b
6=-1*2+b
6=-2+b
6+2=b
8=b

therefore the slope intercept form would be y=-x+8