Question

Write an equation in point slope form of the line with the slope of 4 that passes through (-2,-5)

Answer 1

y=4x+3

Explanation:

m =4

`(-2,-5)=(x_1,y_1)`

Substitute values into slope intercept form

`y-y_1=m(x-x_1)\\\\y-(-5)=4(x-(-2))\\\\y+5=4(x+2)\\\\y+5=4x+8\\\\y=4x+8-5\\\\y=4x+3`