Question

What is the equation of a line with slope of -7 and a y intercept of 6

A. 6y=-7x
B. Y=6x+(-7)
C. -7y=x+6
D. Y=-7x+6

Answer 1

Correct Answer: A

y = mx + c

slope = -7

so, y = -7x + c

now, y intercept, (0,6) passes through the line.

So, 6 = -7 (0) + c

c =6

So, y = -7x +6