Transcript text: Write an equation of the line below.
Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Identify the y-intercept
The y-intercept is the point where the line crosses the y-axis. From the graph, the line crosses the y-axis at \( y = 2 \).
Step 2: Identify another point on the line
Choose another point on the line to determine the slope. From the graph, another point on the line is \( (2, 0) \).
Step 3: Calculate the slope
The slope \( m \) is calculated using the formula:
\[ m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} \]
Using the points \( (0, 2) \) and \( (2, 0) \):
\[ m = \frac{0 - 2}{2 - 0} = \frac{-2}{2} = -1 \]
Step 4: Write the equation of the line
Using the slope-intercept form \( y = mx + b \), where \( m \) is the slope and \( b \) is the y-intercept:
\[ y = -1x + 2 \]