Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b).

Answer 1

Answer:

y = 2/7x + 7

Step-by-step explanation:

We start off by putting the original equation into slope-intercept form. Subtract 7x from both sides, then divide both sides by -2. Your new equation should be y = -7/2x - 8. It's important to know that when two lines are perpendicular, their slopes (m) are opposite reciprocals of each other.  So -7/2 becomes 2/7. The first part of your final equation is y = 2/7x + b.

Next, we need to find the y intercept (b). You need to plug the x and y values from the given coordinate point (-7,5) into your final equation. You should end up with: 5 = 2/7(-7) + b. Then, solve for b.

5 = -14/7 + b

5 = -2 + b

7 = b

Finally, plug the b value into your final equation and you will have your answer.