Question

What is the equation of a line passing through (-6,5) and having a slope of 1/3

Answer 1

y =
`(1)/(3)x` + 7

Explanation:

The line passes through (-6,5)

It has a slope of
`(1)/(3)`

Taking another point (x,y) on the line;

Slope of a line = change in y ÷ change in x

`(1)/(3)` =
`(y - 5)/(x - -6)`

y - 5 =
`(1)/(3)x` + 2

y =
`(1)/(3)x` + 7