Write an equation, in the slope intercept form, of the line with an x-intercept at (3, 0) and a y-intercept at (0, - 5).

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Jerimiah Mack

23 January, 08:59

Write an equation, in the slope intercept form, of the line with an x-intercept at (3, 0) and a y-intercept at (0, - 5).

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Mara · Answer 1

Hello : let A (3,0) B (0,-5)

the slope is : (YB - YA) / (XB - XA)

(-5-0) / (0-3) = 5/3

an equation, in the slope intercept form is : y - (-5) = (5/3) (x-0)

y = (5/3) x - 5