Question

Write an equation for a line with slope of 1/4 passing through -1,-5 in slope intercept form

Answer 1

y = 1/4x - 19/4

Explanation:

Use the equation y = mx +b

x (x coordinate) = -1

y (y coordinate) = -5

slope (m) = 1/4

Plug in!

-5 = 1/4(-1) + b

-5 = -1/4 + b

-5 + 1/4 = b (Add 1/4 to both sides)

-20/4 + 1/4 = b

-19/4 = b

y = 1/4x - 19/4