Question

Find a point-slope form for the line with slope 1/5 and passing through the point ( -2, -8 )

Answer 1

y = 1/5x - 38/5

Explanation:

m = 1/5 and point (-2,-8)

y - y = m(x-x)

y - - 8) = 1/5 (x - - 2)

y + 8 = 1/5x + 2/5

y = 1/5x + 2/5 - 8

y = 1/5x - 38/5