Question

Find the equation of the line with slope = -6 and passing through (-6,42). Write your equation in y=Mx+b.

Answer 1

y = -6x + 78

Explanation:

y = mx + b

Use our known X Y and M values...

42 = -6 (-6) + b

42 = -36 + b

+ 36 to both sides

78 = b

Therefore,

Y = -6x + 78