Question

Write the equation of the line with a slope equal to six and passing through the point -3, -8

Answer 1

y = 6x + 10

Explanation:

The equation of a line in slope- intercept form is

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

Here m = 6, thus

y = 6x + c ← is the partial equation

To find c substitute (- 3, - 8) into the partial equation

- 8 = - 18 + c ⇒ c = - 8 + 18 = 10

y = 6x + 10 ← equation of line