Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line passing through the two points (0,-2) and (3,0)

Answer 1

Answer:

y = (2/3)x - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

This problem is interesting in that both the x- and the y-intercepts are given.  The y-intercept is (0, -2), and so 'b' in 'y = mx + b' must be -2:

y = mx - 2.  The x-intercept is (3, 0), so we know that y = 0 when x = 3:

0 = m(3) - 2

This latter result must be solved for m:  3m = 2, or m = 2/3.

Then the desired equation is y = (2/3)x - 2.