Question

Find the equation of a line with a slope of -4 that passes through the point (-3, 8).

Answer 1

The equation of line is y = -4x -4.

Explanation:

Given that:

Slope of the line = -4

Line passes through the point ( -3, 8)

The general equation of line is given by;

y - y1 =m(x-x1)

Putting the point and slope in equation

y - 8 = -4(x - (-3))

y - 8 = -4(x+3)

y - 8 = -4x - 12

y = -4x - 12 + 8

y = -4x -4

Hence,

The equation of line is y = -4x -4.