x y

-2 80
-1 70
2 40
5 10


What is the slope of the line? Response area

What is the y-intercept of the line? Response area

What is the equation of the line? (Response area)

-10
10
-30
30
(0,10)
(0,30)
(0, 60)
y = 10x - 30
y = -30x + 10
y = -10x + 60

1 answer

To determine the slope and y-intercept of the line based on the provided points, we can start by selecting two points to calculate the slope.

Step 1: Calculate the Slope (m)

Using the points (-2, 80) and (5, 10):

\[ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \]

Here, \((x_1, y_1) = (-2, 80)\) and \((x_2, y_2) = (5, 10)\).

\[ m = \frac{10 - 80}{5 - (-2)} = \frac{-70}{7} = -10 \]

Step 2: Calculate the Y-Intercept (b)

Using the slope \(m = -10\) and one of the given points. We'll use the point \((5, 10)\):

The equation of the line in the slope-intercept form is:

\[ y = mx + b \]

Substituting in the values we know:

\[ 10 = -10(5) + b \]

\[ 10 = -50 + b \]

\[ b = 10 + 50 = 60 \]

Step 3: Write the Equation of the Line

Now, we can write the equation of the line:

\[ y = -10x + 60 \]

Summary of Results

  • Slope of the line: \( -10 \)
  • Y-intercept of the line: \( 60 \)
  • Equation of the line: \( y = -10x + 60 \)

Therefore, the correct responses are:

  • Slope: -10
  • Y-intercept: 60
  • Equation of the line: \( y = -10x + 60 \)