Question

Write an equation of the line that passes through point (2, −4) and has the slope m=.5. y=

Answer 1

Equation of line is given as y = mx + c, where m is the slope and c is the y-intercept.

Since slope is 5, equation is y = 5x + c.

Substitute (2,-4) into the equation to find c.

-4 = 5(2) + c

c = -14

Hence equation of line is y = 5x - 14