Question

What is the y-intercept of the line graphed on the grid?

Answer 1

(-5,-5)(9,2)

2-(-5)=7
———
9-(-5)=14
m=1/2(simplified)

y=mx+b (m=1/2)(9,2)

2=1/2(9)+b
2=4.5+b
*subtract 4.5 from both sides*

b=-2.5 or (0,-2.5)

Answer 2

The y intercept is (0,- 5/2) bestie