Answer: y = -6x -10
Step-by-step explanation:
The equation is y = mx + b
1. m is the slope so you can replace m with -6.
2. You are given a point, so you can replace variables x and y with the point. The equation should now look like this:
y = -6x + b
-4 = -6(-1) + b
3. Then multiply -6 and -1 to get 6. Now you are left with -4 = 6 + b
4. To solve for b you must get it alone. Right now B isn't alone because a 6 is being added to b. To get b alone you need to subtract 6. Now your equation should look like this: -4 - 6 = B
5. Get a calculator or use mental math and you will get B = -10.
6. Then plug b and m into y = mx + b, and you should get y = -6x - 10
