Question

Write an equation in point-slope form for the line that has a slope of 9/8 and contains the point (9,−5). please help I am in desperate times right now

Answer 1

`y+5=(9)/(8)(x-9)`

Explanation:

Point slope form is:
`y-y_1=m(x-x_1)`

'm' - slope

(x1, y1) - point

We are given the slope of 9/8 and the point of (9, -5).

Replace 'm', 'x1', and 'y1' with the appropriate values.

`y-y_1=m(x-x_1)\rightarrow\boxed{y+5=(9)/(8)(x-9)}`

Answer 2

Answer: y+5 = 9/8(x-9)

Step-by-step explanation: Point-slope form is written in y-y1 = m(x-x1) so when you put in (9,-5) in the y1 and x1 spots and substitute the slope 9/8 in for m you get the point-slope form.