Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-8, 5) and has a slope of -1/4

Answer 1

Explanation:

Step one.

Read the slope

-1/4

Step two

Put the slope in the general equation

y = mx + b

y = -1/4 x + b

Step 3

Put the point into the equation from step 2

(-8,5)

5 = -1/4 -8 + b

5 = 2 + b Subtract 2 from both sides

5-2 = b

b = 3

Step 4

Write the entire equation

y = -1/4 x + 3