slope = -170. y-intercept = 1020
Step-by-step explanation:
Let [tex]P_1(0, 1020)[/tex] and [tex]P_2(6, 0).[/tex] The slope can be calculated as
[tex]m = \dfrac{0 - 1020}{6 - 0} = -170\:\text{m/hr}[/tex]
So the equation can be written as
[tex]y = -170x + b[/tex]
To solve for b, let's use the values for P2:
[tex]0 = -170(6) + b \Rightarrow b = 1020[/tex]
Therefore,
[tex]y = -170x + 1020[/tex]
To find the y-intercept, let x = 0. then the y-intercept is
[tex]y = -170(0) + 1020[/tex]
or
[tex](0, 1020).[/tex]
