Q 22 - Precalculus Enhanced with Graphing Utilities

Question

Find an equation of the line having the given characteristics. Express your answer using either the general form or the
slope–intercept form of the equation of a line, whichever you prefer. Graph the line.

$y-$intercept = $-2$; containing the point $\left(5,-3\right)$

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The equation of the given intercept passing through  will be $y=mx+c$.

 

Step 1. Given information

abc

Step 2. Formula used

The general form of the equation of a line is $y=mx+c$.

Step 3. Find the equation of line.

substititue $-2$ for $y$ in the genral form of equation of line.