Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (8,-8) and has a
slope of – 12

Answer 1

y + 8 = -12(x - 8)

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

Point-Slope Form: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

• x₁ - x coordinate
• y₁ - y coordinate
• m - slope

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Point (8, -8)

Slope m = -12

Step 2: Write Function

Substitute variables into general form.

y + 8 = -12(x - 8)