Find a point-slope form for the line with slope 1/5 ( 1 over 5) and passing through the point (−8,−9)

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Rami Mohamed · Answer 1 · 2022-05-08T22:06:51+0000

Answer:

y + 9 = 1/5(x + 8)

Explanation:

Point-slope form: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

Substitute the values into the equation.

y - (-9) = 1/5(x - (-8)

y + 9 = 1/5(x + 8)