Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point left bracket, minus, 6, comma, 5, right bracket

(
−
6
,
5
)
(−6,5) and has a slope of minus, start fraction, 3, divided by, 2, end fraction
−
3
2
−
2
3
​
?

Answer 1

y = - 3/2x - 4

Explanation:

Slope: - 3/2 and point: (-6,5)

y - y = m (x - x)

y -5 = -3/2 (x - - 6)

Y - 5 = - 3/2 (x + 6)

y - 5 = - 3/2x - 9

y = - 3/2x -9 + 5

y = -3/2x - 4