Algebra 1

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ISBN 13: 978-0-13350-040-0

Chapter 5 - Linear Functions - 5-4 Point-Slope Form - Mixed Review - Page 318: 40

Answer

Slope: $-1$ $y$-intercept: $-13$

Work Step by Step

The slope-intercept form of a linear equation of a non vertical line is $y=mx+b$, where $m$ is the slope and $b$ is the $y$-intercept. We use this fact to find the slope and $y$-intercept of $y=-x-13$ We rewrite the equation: $y=-1x+(-13)$ Since $-1$ takes the place of $m$, it is the slope. Since $-13$ takes the place of $b$, it is the $y$-intercept.
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