Question

Write an equation for the line that passes through (-1,4) with a slope of -10

Answer 1

y = - 10x - 6

Explanation:

The equation of a line in slope- intercept form is

y = mx + c ( m is the slope and c the y- intercept )

Here slope m = - 10, hence

y = - 10x + c ← is the partial equation

To find c substitute (- 1, 4) into the partial equation

4 = 10 + c ⇒ c = 4 - 10 = - 6

y = - 10x - 6 ← equation of line