Question

Find the equation of the line with slope = 6 and passing through (-4,-22). Write your equation in the form

y = mx + b.

Answer 1

y = 6x +2

Explanation:

It is useful to start with the point-slope form of the equation for a line when you are given a point and a slope.

y -k = m(x -h) . . . . line with slope m through point (h, k)

y -(-22) = 6(x -(-4))

y +22 = 6x +24 . . . simplify

y = 6x +2 . . . . . . subtract 22