Question

A line passes through the point -8,-3 and has a slope of -3/2. write an equation

Answer 1

y = -3/2x - 15

Explanation:

Use the slope intercept form y = mx + b to substitute the slope = -3/2 and the point (-8, -3).

y = mx + b

-3 = -3/2(-8) + b

-3 = 12 + b

-15 = b

y = -3/2x - 15