Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point ( − 3 , 1 )and has a slope of 2/3

Answer 1

Answer: y = 2/3x + 3

Step-by-step explanation:

We will write the equation in slope intercept form (y=mx+b).

In the formula y=mx + b,  m is the slope and b is the y intercept. We need the slope and y intercept numbers to write the equation. Since we know the slope we will use the given point to find the y intercept by plotting in the x and y coordinates into the formula.

1 = 2/3(-3) + b       Solve for b

1= -6/3 + b

1 = -2 + b  

+2   +2

b = 3  

The equation will be   y = 2/3x + 3