Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through the point (5,12) and has a slope of m= -2/5

Answer 1

The general equation of line with the slope "m" and passing points (a,b) is :

y - b = m (x - a)

In the given question, we have slope, m = -2/5 and passing points (a,b) = (5,12)

Substitute the value of m = -2/5, a = 5, b = 12 in the general equation of line.