Question

A line passes through the point (4,-7) and has a slope of 3/2. Write an equation in point-slope form for this line.

Answer 1

Explanation:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

slope m = 3/2, y1 = -7, x1 = 4

y + 7 = 3/2(x - 4)

y + 7 = 3x/2 - 6

y = 3x/2 - 6 - 7

y = 3x/2 - 13