Question

Using point-slope form, write the equations of the lines that have the following slopes and points.

a) slope = 5, point: (2, -4)
b) slope = -3/2, point: (-2, 9)

Answer 1

point slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Plug in the values
a) y + 4 = 5(x - 2)
b) y - 9 = -3/2(x + 2)