Question

Write an equation in slope intercept form of the line that passes through the point (-5, -1) with slope -3.

Answer 1

y= -3x-16

Explanation:

slope intercept form is written as y=mx+b. m is the slope, and b is the y-intercept. -3=m

we know that (-5,-1) is 5 points away from the origin, and that the slope is -3, so 5 times -3 equals -15. subtract 15 from -1 (y-coordinate) in order to get the y-intercept (when x=0).