Use the Slope-Intercept Form of the Linear Equation to Write $\mathrm { y }$

question 260

Multiple Choice

Use the slope-intercept form of the linear equation to write the equation of the line with the given slope and y-intercept.
-Slope 4; $\mathrm { y }$ -intercept $( 0 , - 1 )$

• A) \(y = - \frac { 1 } { 4 } x - 1\)
• B) \(y = 4 x + 1\)
• C) \(y = - \frac { 1 } { 4 } x + 1\)
• D) \(y = 4 x - 1\)

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