Write the equation in slope-intercept form and correctly list the slope and y-intercept.

5𝑥 − 2𝑦 = 12

a) 𝑦 = ; slope: ; y-intercept:
5
2
𝑥 − 6
5
2 − 6

b) 𝑦 = ; slope: ; y-intercept:
5
2
𝑥 − 6 − 6
5
2

c) 𝑦 =− ; slope: ; y-intercept:
5
2
𝑥 − 6 −
5
2 − 6

d) 𝑦 =− ; slope: ; y-intercept:
5
2
𝑥 + 6 −
5
2
6

1 answer

The correct equation in slope-intercept form is 𝑦 = 5/2𝑥 - 6.
The slope is 5/2 and the y-intercept is -6.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

b) 𝑦 = 5/2𝑥 - 6; slope: 5/2; y-intercept: -6