Question

Find an equation of the line described. Write the equation in​ slope-intercept form when possible. Slope -3/5​, through (-1 , -3)

Answer 1

y = -3/5x - 18/5

Explanation:

Step 1: Write out known variables

y = -3/5x + b

Step 2: Find b

-3 = -3/5(-1) + b

-3 = 3/5 + b

b = -18/5

Step 3: Rewrite equation

y = -3/5x - 18/5