Question

Find an equation of the line that passes through the point (0,-3)and has a slope of 2

Answer 1

Answer: y = 2x-3

Explanation:

Point slope formula

y-y1 = m(x-x1)

Plug in 2 for m, 3 for y1 and 0 for x1

y+3 = 2(x-0)

Distribute

y+3 = 2x

Get y by itself by subtracting 3

y = 2x-3