Question

Write the linear equation given the point and slope: (3, -5); slope = - 4

Answer 1

y = -4x + 17

Explanation:

We are given the slope, -4, and coordinates (3,-5,) We can write this in point slope form
`(y-y1)=m(x-x1)`because we don't have our y intercept.

`(y-5)=-4(x-3)`

Solve for y, first distribute -4

`(y-5)=-4x+12`

Add 5 to both sides

`y=-4x+17`

Thus, in slope intercept form we have y = -4x + 17