Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-6,7) and has a slope of -5? Write the equation in slope intercept form

Answer 1

y = -5x - 23

Explanation:

Write it in point - slope form:

y - 7 = -5(x + 6)

rearrange:

y - 7 = -5x - 30

y = -5x - 23