Use slope formula,, to find the slope of a line that passes through the points (–3, 8) and (4, –6). m = use slope-intercept form, y = mx + b, to find the y-intercept (b) of the line. b = what is the new equation written in slope-intercept form, y = mx + b?

Slope Formula: 8-(-6)    14
                          = = -2
                         -3-4       -7
m= -2
 
Point-Slope Formula: y-8=-2(x-(-3))
                                  y-8=-2x-6
                                  y=-2x+2
b=2

Equation in Slope-Intercept Form: y= -2x+2