Question

Write the point-slope equation of the line that goes through (5, 7) with a slope of -13.

Answer 1

Slope m = -13.

point = (5, 7)   =   (x₁ , y₁) = (5, 7)   

y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

y - 7 = -13(x - 5)         Point-slope equation