The equation of the straight line whose slope is $4$ and $y - i n t e r c e p t$ is $- 2$ is

4 x - y + 2 = 0

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4 x - y - 2 = 0

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4 x - y + 8 = 0

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4 x - y - 8 = 0

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Solution

The correct option is B $4 x - y - 2 = 0$
Slope $= m = 4$
$y -$ intercept $= c = - 2$
$∴$ Equation of the straight line is $y = m x + c = 4 x - 2$
$∴ 4 x - y - 2 = 0$ is the required equation.

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