Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (4,−4) and has a slope of −3?

Answer 1

Explanation:

4= -3(-4)

= b. b = 4-12

= -8. y = mx +b.

y=-3x -8

Answer 2

y = -3x - 16

Explanation:

y = -3x + b

-4 = -3(-4) + b

-4 = 12 + b

b = -16

y = -3x - 16