How do you write an equation of a line with slope -2 y intercept 8? Algebra Graphs of Linear Equations and Functions Slope-Intercept Form 1 Answer jk.13 Mar 28, 2018 #y=-2x+8# Explanation: We know that slope-intercept form is #y=mx+b#, with m being the slope and b being the y-intercept. We can plug the values given into this equation. #y=-2x+8# Answer link Related questions What is Slope-Intercept Form? How do you find the "m" and "b" of any linear equation? How do you determine the slope and y intercept when given a graph? Why is slope "rise over run"? How do you find the slope and y intercept of #2x+5=y#? What is the slope and y intercept of #y=x#? What is the slope and y intercept of #y=3.75#? How do you write #7+\frac{3}{5} x=y# in slope intercept form? How do you write #-5x+12=20# in slope intercept form? How do you write an equation in standard form for a line that goes through (5, –2) and (–5, 4)? See all questions in Slope-Intercept Form Impact of this question 9738 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License