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28 August, 12:07

The x-intercept of a line is - 5 and the y-intercept of the line is - 3. What is the equation of the line?

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  1. 28 August, 12:08
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    Y = mx + b

    y intercept is at (0,-3) : -

    -3 = m (0) + b so b = - 3

    x intercept is at (-5,0) so

    0 = - 5m - 3

    m = - 3/5

    The equation of the line is y = (-3/5) x - 3 answer
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