Question

Choose the point-slope form of the equation below that represents the line that passes through the point (-1, 6) and has a slope of -3.

Answer 1

Since point-slope form is written as y - y1 = m (x - x1), you should be able to just plug the numbers in...

m is the slope (which is given at -3), x1 is -1, and y1 is 6

so, you should come out with:

y - 6 = -3 (x + 1)

Answer 2

`y-6=m(x+1)`

Explanation:

We have been given that

slope, m = -3

point = (-1,6). It means
`x_1=-1,y_1=6`

Now, point slope form of a line is given by the equation

`y-y_1=m(x-x_1)`

Substituting the known values

`y-6=m(x-(-1))\\\\y-6=m(x+1)`

Thus, point slope form of the line is given by

`y-6=m(x+1)`