Answer:
In the graph, the y-intercept is -2. The equation of the line is [tex] y = x - 2 [/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
The equation of the line can be written in the slope-intercept form, y = mx + b.
First we need to find:
The slope = m
the y-intercept = b
Using two points on the line, (0, -2) and (2, 0) the slope can be calculated as follows:
[tex] m = \frac{y_2 - y_1}{x_2 - x_1} = \frac{0 -(-2)}{2 - 0} = \frac{2}{2} = 1 [/tex]
The y-intercept is simply the point at which the line intercepts the y-axis. It is the value of y when x = 0.
Therefore, the y-intercept, b, = -2.
Substitute m = 1 and b = -2 into [tex] y = mx + b [/tex].
Thus, the equation if the line would be:
[tex] y = (1)(x) + (-2) [/tex]
[tex] y = x - 2 [/tex]
