Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that has the given slope and which passes through the given point

m=5, (-1,-12)

A. y=-x
B. y=5x-1
C. y=5x-7
D. y=5x-17

Answer 1

C) y = 5x - 7

Explanation:

Slope- intercept form: y =mx +b

Here, m is the slope and b is the y intercept.

Substitute m = 5 and (-1 , -12) in the above equation and find the value of b.

-12 = 5*(-1) + b

-12 = -5 + b

-12 + 5 = b

b = -7

Equation in slope intercept form:

`\boxed{\bf y = 5x -7}`