Question

What is the equation in point slope form for a line that goes through (-2, -6) and has a slope of 1/3?

A) y+6= 1/3 (x+2)
B) y+2= 1/3 (x+6)
C) y-6= 1/3 (x-2)
D) y-2= 1/3 (x-6)

Answer 1

A) y+6=1/3(x+2)

Explanation:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

m=1/3

y-(-6)=1/3(x-(-2))

y+6=1/3(x+2)