Question

Write an equation in point-slope form of the line having the given slope that contains the given point. m=4m=4, (2,5)

Answer 1

You can solve this by plugging the given information into point-slope form, which is y -
`y_(1)` = m (x -
`x_(1)`). So plug in m for m, the y coordinate (5) for y_{1} , and the x coordinate (2) for x_{1}.

y - y_{1} = m (x - x_{1} Substitute the variables
y - 5 = 4 (x - 2) Use the Distributive Property
y - 5 = 4x - 8 Add 5 to both sides
y = 4x - 3