the x intercept of a line is -5 and the y intercept of the line is -2. what is the equation of the line

A. y=- 5/2 x-5**
B. y= 2/5 x+2
C. y= 5/2 x-2
D. y= - 2/5 x-2

1 answer

slope = -2/5
y = -2x/5 + b
0 = -2(-5)/5 + b = 2 + b
b = -2
y = (-2/5) x - 2