Question

Need help with point slope form

Answer 1

Hi there!

To find your answer, simply sub in the point and the slope into y-y1=m(x-x1) for y1, x1 and m!

m=-8
point: (1,-8) use this point for x1 and y1
y+8=-8(x-1)

Therefore your equation is y+8=-8(x-1)

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

Hey there!

A line passing through a point
`(x_1,y_1)` and with a slope of
`m` will have the following equation in point slope form:


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

According to the given information, we know the following:


`(x_1, y_1)=(1,-8)`

`x_1=1`

`y_1=-8`


`m=-8`

Now, we can just plug in this information into the equation of
`y-y_1=m(x-x_1)`


`y-(-8)=-8(x-1)`

Simplify


`y+8=-8(x-1)`

That's your answer. Have an awesome day! :)

~AgentCozmo4, Junior Moderator