Question

What is the equation of the line that

passes through the point (6, 0) and has a
slope of - 5/6?

Answer 1

y= (-5/6)x + 5

Explanation:

Since a point(6,0) and gradient -5/6 are given, we can substitute them in formula y - y1 = m(x - x1).

y - 0 = -5/6(x - 6)

y= (-5/6)x + 5