Question

Write an equation in point-slope form for the line that has a slope of 56 and contains the point (−8,−4).

x−8=56(y−4)

y−4=56(x−8)

y+8=56(x+4)

y+4=56(x+8)

Answer 1

The point-slope form:

`y-y_1=m(x-x_1)`

We have m = 56 and the point (-8, -4). Substitute:

`y-(-4)=56(x-(-8))\\\\\boxed{y+4=56(x+8)}`