What is the equation of a line with slope −23 and a y-intercept of −4 ?

Mathematics · Middle School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given:

Slope = -23

y-intercept = -4

Determine the equation of the line.

Solution:

The equation of the line can be determined by using the slope-intercept form, written in the form,

y = mx + b

m = slope of the line

b = y-intercept

Hence, we can determine the equation of the line by simply substituting the values of -23 and -4 to the equation of the line.

y = -23x  + (-4)

y = -23x - 4

Final answer:

y = -23x - 4