Question

Write the equation of the line, with the given properties, in slope-intercept form.

Slope = -5, through (-6, 6)

The equation of the line is_____. (Type an equation. Use integers or fractions for any numbers in the equation. Type your answer in slope intercept form. Simplify your answer.)

Answer 1

y = -5x-24

Explanation:

We know the slope so we have

y = -5x+C
To find C plug in the point we know it goes through then solve for C
6 = -5(-6)+C
6 = 30+C

C = -24

Thus the line is
y = -5x-24