Question

vote: which is the equation of this line? a) y= -x - 5 b)y= -5 c) y=x - 5

Explanation:

Step1: Find slope and y - intercept

The line has positive slope and y - intercept of - 5.
For $y = mx + b$, $m>0$, $b=-5$.

Step2: Check options

Option c) $y=x - 5$ has slope $m = 1>0$ and $b=-5$.

Answer:

C. $y=x - 5$