Question

A line passes through the point (2,-1) and has a slope of -6.

write an equation in slope-intercept form for this line

Answer 1

y = –6x + 11

Explanation:

Step 1:- identification of coordinates and slope

x1 = 2,

y1 = –1,

slope(m) = –6

step 2:- using a suitable formula

y – y1 = m( x – x1)

y – (–1) = –6( x – 2)

y + 1 = –6x + 12

y = –6x + 12 – 1

y = –6x + 11

this answer followed the guideline (y = mx + b)

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