Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

2x + 5y = -10 or y = -⅖x - 2

Step-by-step explanation:

y = -⅖x - 2

If you want it in Standard Form:

y = -⅖x - 2

+⅖x +⅖x

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⅖x + y = -2 [We do not want fractions in our Standard Equation, so multiply by the denominator to get rid of it.]

5[⅖x + y = -2]

2x + 5y = -10

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