Question

Write the equation that represents the line that goes through the point (5, -7) and has slope m=-3

Answer 1

y = -3x + 8

Explanation:

Given :-

Point on line = (5, -7)

Slope (m) = -3

To find :-

Equation of line

Solving :-

Using point-slope form of equation,

y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

y + 7 = -3(x - 5)

y + 7 = -3x + 15

Solution :-

y = -3x + 8