Question

Find the slope-intercept equation of the line that passes

through (5, -3) and has a slope of -3.


Only need the answer

Answer 1

y=-3x+12

Explanation:

Plug in (5, -3) for x in the slope-intercept form. This gives -3 = 5*-3 + b, or -3 = -15 + b. We want to solve for b, so add 15 to both sides, giving b = 12.