Question

Please, write an equation in point-slope form of the line through point J(4,1) with slope -4

Answer 1

`y=-4x+17`

Explanation:

slope (
`m`)
`= -4`

Using equation:
`y-y_1=m(x-x_1)`

Substituting
`m=-4` and point (4, 1):
`y-1=-4(x-4)`

Therefore:
`y=-4x+17`