Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point ( − 4 , − 3 ) and has a slope of − 43?

Answer 1

y = -43x - 175

Explanation:

Slope-intercept form is y = mx + b

m = -43

x = -4

y = -3

-3 = -43(-4) + b

b + 172 = -3

b = -3 - 172 = -175

=> y = -43x - 175