christinagraham004
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  • 24-10-2018
  • Mathematics
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Make an equation of the line in slope intercept form
The points on a coordinate plane are (-1,-8) and (2,7)
so far I know Y=5x but I don't know what the y- intercept would be

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saladsharks
saladsharks saladsharks
  • 24-10-2018

The y intercept is the y coordinate when x=0.

Use the formula y=mx+b.

y=5x+b


To do this, pick one of the points and substitute its points for x and y.

I chose (2,7):

7=5(2)+b

7=10+b

subtract 10 from both sides..

-3=b!

So the y intercept is -3.

The equation is y=5x-3! ^_^

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