Question

Find a point-slope form for the line with slope 5 and passing through the point (- 8, -4)

Answer 1

y + 4 = 5(x + 8)

Explanation:

Slope: 5 => m = 5

Point: (-8, -4) => x = -8 and y = -4

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

y - (-4) = 5(x - (-8))

y + 4 = 5(x +8)