Question

Find an equation for the line with slope m = -6/7
and which goes through the point (14, 4).

Answer 1

y = -6/7x + 16

Explanation:

Use the slope intercept equation, y = mx + b

Plug in the slope and given point, then solve for b:

y = mx + b

4 = -6/7(14) + b

4 = -12 + b

16 = b

Plug in the slope and b into the equation:

y = mx + b

y = -6/7x + 16

So, the equation is y = -6/7x + 16