Question

Find an equation of the line with slope -1/5 that passes through the point (-8,0) write the equation in the form Ax+By=C

Answer 1

x + 5y = -8

Explanation:

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

Step 1: Find b

y = -1/5x + b

0 = -1/5(-8) + b

0 = 8/5 + b

b = -8/5

Step 2: Rewrite equation

y = -1/5x - 8/5

Step 3: Isolate x and y

1/5x + y = -8/5

Step 4: Multiply everything by 5

x + 5y = -8