Question

Write an equation in point-slope form for the line through the given point with the given slope. (3, -8); m= -0.24

Answer 1

The point-slope form:

`y-y_1=m(x-x_1)`

We have the point (3, -8) and the slope m = -0.24. Substitute:

`y-(-8)=-0.24(x-3)\\\\\boxed{y+8=-0.24(x-3)}`