Determine the y-intercept and slope of the linear equation.
-$y = 13 - 12 x$
A)$\mathrm { y }$-intercept $= - 12$, slope $= 13$
B) $y$-intercept $= 13$, slope $= - 12$
C) $\mathrm { y }$-intercept $= 12$, slope $= 13$
D) $y$-intercept $= 13$, slope $= 12$

Question

Determine the y-intercept and slope of the linear equation.
-$y = 13 - 12 x$ 
A)$\mathrm { y }$-intercept $= - 12$, slope $= 13$
B) $y$-intercept $= 13$, slope $= - 12$
C) $\mathrm { y }$-intercept $= 12$, slope $= 13$
D) $y$-intercept $= 13$, slope $= 12$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The equation is in the form $y = mx + b$, where $m$ is the slope and $b$ is the y-intercept. Here, $m = -12$ and $b = 13$, making the y-intercept $13$ and the slope $-12$.

Determine the Y-Intercept and Slope of the Linear Equation y=13−12xy = 13 - 12 xy=13−12x

Determine the Y-Intercept and Slope of the Linear Equation $y = 13 - 12 x$