183k views
3 votes
Write the point-slope equation oft line that goes through (1, -1) with slope of -5.​

1 Answer

2 votes

Answer:

y+1=-5(x-1)

Explanation:

We need to find the slope intercept form first. So far we have this: y=-5x+b. We could plug in the x value and y value to get this : -1=-5(1)+b. b=4. Now we have the slope intecept form: y=-5x+4, and we could turn it into point slope form.

User Pavel Denisjuk
by
8.2k points

No related questions found

Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.