Question

What is the equation of a line passing through (-3,7) and having a slope of -1/5

Answer 1

Well lets use the formula

y-y1=m(x-x1)
Where m is the slope

so we will have

y-7=-1/5(x+3)
y-7=-1/5x-3/5
add 7 on both sides
y=-1/5x+32/5

Answer 2

Equation : y - y1 = m( x - x1)
y - 7 = -1/5 (x - (-3))
y - 7 = -1/5x - 3/5
y = -1/5x + 32/5

Hope this helps!