X-intercept=-5 y-intercept=2 the equation of the line is

Y = 2/5x + 2

The x-intercept has nothing to do with
y = mx + b

b= y-intercept = 2 {aka (0,2)}

Start at (0,2)
How many spaces does it take to go to (0,0)? 2⬇️ meaning -2

Continue at (0,0)
How many spaces does it take to get to (-5,0) becase those are the points for the x intercept? ⬅️5 meaning -5

Rise over run
⬇️ -2 \ a negat. over a negat. equals a
⬅️ -5 / posit. over a posit.

2/5
m= 2/5

Can you provide the tape diagram?