Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (–2,1) and has a

slope of
3/2

Answer 1

y =
`(3)/(2)` x + 4

Explanation:

Find b and substitute for y = mx + b so

1 = 3/2(-2) + b

1 = -3 + b, so b = 1+3, b=4

Put it all together y =
`(3)/(2)` x + 4