Question

Find the slope of a line with this information, "−12; (4,−5)". Write your answer in slope intercept form.

Answer 1

y = -12x - 43

Explanation:

"slope-intercept form" looks like y = mx + b.

We are given m = -12 and a point on the line which is (4, -5).

Substituting 4 for x, -5 for y and -12 for m, we get:

-5 = -12(4) + b. Then b = -43, and the desired equation is y = -12x - 43.