Question

Graph the line with slope -3 passing through the point (3, -2)

Answer 1

Using slope and one point format

y - y₁ = m(x -x₁)

Where m = slope =-3.

Point (3, -2) , x₁ = 3, y₁ =-2

y - y₁ = m(x -x₁)

y - -2 = -3(x - 3)

y + 2 = -3x + 9

y + 3x = 9 -2

y + 3x = 7

y = -3x + 7