Question

determine the slope and y-intercept of the line.
y = -6x + 8
a. slope = 6, y-intercept is (0, 8) c. slope = 8, y-intercept is (0, 6)
b. slope = -6, y-intercept is (0, 8) d. slope = 8, y-intercept is (0, -6)
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

The equation of a line in slope - intercept form is $y = mx + b$, where $m$ is the slope and $b$ is the y - intercept (the point is $(0,b)$). For the equation $y=-6x + 8$, comparing with $y = mx + b$, we can see that $m=-6$ (so the slope is - 6) and $b = 8$ (so the y - intercept is $(0,8)$).

Answer:

B. Slope = -6, y-intercept is (0, 8)