Question

Complete the equation for the linear function whose graph contains the point (5,-3) and has a slope of -1.25

Answer 1

Y=mx+b  m=-1.25
(5; -3)
-3=(-1.25)5+b
-3=-6.25+b
b=-3+6.25
b=3.25
so the equation is: y=(-1.25)x+3.25