Question

A line passes through the point (-4,1) and has a slope -4. Write an equation in slope-intercept form for this line.

Answer 1

y = -4x + 17

Explanation:

formula

y - y1 = m ( x - x1)

y - 1 = -4 ( x - (-4))

y - 1 = -4 ( x - (-4))

y - 1 = -4 ( x + 4)

y - 1 = -4x - 16

y = -4x + 17