Question

(5, -8) m = -3
Write an equation in point-slope form

Answer 1

y + 8 = - 3(x - 5)

Explanation:

The equation of a line in point- slope form is

y - b = m(x - a)

where m is the slope and (a, b) a point on the line

Here m = - 3 and (a, b) = (5 - 8) , thus

y - (- 8) = - 3(x - 5) , that is

y + 8 = - 3(x - 5)