Question

Write an equation in point-slope form for the line that has a slope of 56 and contains the point (−8,−4).

Answer 1

The point-slope form:

$y-y_1=m(x-x_1)$

We have m = 56 and the point (-8, -4). Substitute:

$y-(-4)=56(x-(-8))\\\\\boxed{y+4=56(x+8)}$