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Find an equation in​ point-slope form for the line having the slope m=1/4 and containing the point (−5,−4).

Answer 1

`\displaystyle y + 4 = (1)/(4)(x + 5)`

General Formulas and Concepts:

Pre-Algebra

Order of Operations: BPEMDAS

1. Brackets
2. Parenthesis
3. Exponents
4. Multiplication
5. Division
6. Addition
7. Subtraction

• Left to Right

Algebra I

Coordinate Planes

• Coordinates (x, y)

Point-Slope Form: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

• x₁ - x coordinate
• y₁ - y coordinate
• m - slope

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify variables.

Point (-5, -4)

Slope m =
`\displaystyle (1)/(4)`

Step 2: Find Equation

1. Substitute in variables [Point-Slope Form]:
   `\displaystyle y - -4 = (1)/(4)(x - -5)`
2. [Order of Operations] Simplify:
   `\displaystyle y + 4 = (1)/(4)(x + 5)`