Write the equation in slope-intercept form. What are the slope and y-intercept?
–5x – 12y = 11
To write the equation in slope-intercept form (y = mx + b), we need to solve for y.
–5x – 12y = 11
First, subtract -5x from both sides:
-12y = 5x + 11
Next, divide all terms by -12:
y = (-5/12)x - (11/12)
In this equation, the slope is -5/12 and the y-intercept is -11/12.