Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (−7,−1) and has a slope of 11?

Answer 1

y = 11x + 76

Explanation:

The equation of a line with a slope of "a" and containing a given point (x₀, y₀) is:

y - y₀ = a(x - x₀)

a = 11, x₀ = -7, y₀ = -1

So:

y - (-1) = 11(x - (-7))

y = 11x + 77 - 1

y = 11x + 76