Question

Write the equation in slope-intercept form. Then, give the values of m and b.

Answer 1

Remember that slope-intercept form is y=mx+b.

First, add 2x on each side to get $-4y=2x+28$

Then, divide by -4 on each side, and the equation will be $y=- \frac{1}{2} x-7$


Looking back in the equation y=mx+b, comparing it to $y=- \frac{1}{2} x-7$, we see that $m=- \frac{1}{2}$ and b = -7.