Follow the link below to see a video to learn more about how to write an equation for a line when given the slope and the y-intercept. The video will launch in a new window. When you are finished watching the video, close the window to return to this lesson:

Writing an equation given the slope/y-intercept

Now that you have seen how to write linear equations when given the slope and y-intercept, you are ready to write linear equations!

Write an equation of the line with the given slope and y-intercept on your own paper:

y-intercept = 5 and the slope is -3 Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Check Your Answer y = -3x + 5	m = -2, b = 1 3 Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Check Your Answer y = -2x + 1 3
m = 1, b = 2 Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Check Your Answer y = x + 2	y-intercept = -4 and the slope is 3 4 . Interactive popup. Assistance may be required. Check Your Answer y = 3 4 x - 4