Question

which linear equation would produce a y-intercept of (0, -4) and a slope of -2?

a.) \\(y = -2x - 4\\)

b.) \\(y = -4x - 2\\)

c.) \\(y = 2x - 4\\)

d.) \\(y = 4x - 2\\)

Explanation:

Identify the slope and y-intercept

$$
LATEXBLOCK0
$$

Substitute into the slope-intercept form

$$
LATEXBLOCK1
$$

Answer:

• a.) \(y = -2x - 4\) (Correct answer)
• b.) \(y = -4x - 2\)
• c.) \(y = 2x - 4\)
• d.) \(y = 4x - 2\)