Question

What is the equation of a line with a slope of -1/3 passes through the point (6,5)

Answer 1

y - 5 = -¹/₃(x - 6)

Explanation:

Slope intercept form: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

m = -¹/₃

(6, 5) ⇒ x₁ = 6, y₁ = 5

The equation:

y - 5 = -¹/₃(x - 6)