Question

Write an equation in point-slope form of the line that passes through the point (-3,0) and has a slope of -1/3

The equation is y-

Answer 1

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Answer 2

When the slope and one point are known, finding the equation of the line is relatively easy.

Start with y-k = m(x-h), where m is the slope and (h,k) is one point on the line. Then

y-0 = (-1/3)(x-(-3)), or y = (-1/3)x - (1/3)(3), or y = (-1/3)x - 1 (answer)

Be sure to check this result! Let x = -3. Does y come out to 0, as it should?