What is the equation of a line, in general from, with a slope of -2 and a y-intercept of 8 A, x + 2y -8 =0 B, 2x + y - 8 =0 C, 2x - y + 8 =0

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given:

Slope = -2

y-intercept: 8

Determine the equation of the line.

Solution:

The equation of the line can be written in slope-intercept form, where m is the slope.

Slope-intercept form:

y = mx + b

y = -2x + 8

Final answer:

B. 2x + y - 8