Which of the Following Equations Describes a Straight Line with a Y-Intercept

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following equations describes a straight line with a y-intercept of -2 and a slope of -5?

• A)y = -5 - 2x
• B)y = -2
• C)y = -2 - 5x
• D)y = -5x
• E)x = -2 - 5y

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