Question

what is an equation of a line in point slope form that passes through (1 and -7) qnd has a slope of - 2/3

Answer 1

The point-slope form:

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

We have the point (1, -7) and the slope m = -2/3. substitute:

`y-(-7)=-(2)/(3)(x-1)\\\\\boxed{y+7=-(2)/(3)(x-1)}`