Write the slope-intercept form of the equation of the line passing through the point (-2,-5) and parallel to the line
y = -5 x -6
2007-04-30 16:37:58 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
well because the lines are parralel, the slope's are the same. Now fill in y=mx+b. M is the slope. So we already know that it will be y= -5x because -5 is the slope. Now, look to find where the y intercept is to fill in the value for b. This is a little tough to do in your head so i recommend using graph paper for this. Plot a point on a graph, and count 5 spaces down, and one space to the right until you reach the y axis. The y intercept will end up being -15, so the answer is y= -5x - 15
2007-04-30 16:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by Alex H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is it that time of year for graphing?
U need graph paper
ill stop there! I have to go and get an college/university book from downstairs!
2007-04-30 16:45:14 · answer #2 · answered by j l 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
-5=-5(-2)+b
-5=10+b
b=-15
y=-5x-15
2007-04-30 16:45:32 · answer #3 · answered by cestmoi! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋