Write the equation in slope-intercept form for each line based on the information given.

Mathematics

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nexus9112 [7]3 years ago

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Answer:

y = -1x + 6 or y = -x + 6

Step-by-step explanation:

First, let's identify what slope-intercept form is.

y = mx + b

m is the slope. b is the y-intercept.

We know the slope is -1, so m = -1. Plug this into our standard equation.

y = -1x + b

To find b, we want to plug in a value that we know is on this line: (2, 4). Plug in the x and y values into the x and y of the standard equation.

4 = -1(2) + b

To find b, multiply the slope and the input of x(2)

4 = -2 + b

Now, add 2 from both sides to isolate b.

6 = b

Plug this into your standard equation.

y = -1x + 6

This is your equation.

Check this by plugging in the point again.

y = -1x + 6

4 = -1(2) + 6

4 = -2 + 6

4 = 4

Your equation is correct.

Hope this helps!

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