Question

What is the equation in point−slope form of the line passing through (0, 6) and (1, 3)? (5 points)

Answer 1

The slope-point formula:

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

$m=\dfrac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$

We have (0, 6) and (1, 3),

Substitute:

$m=\dfrac{3-6}{1-0}=\dfrac{-3}{1}=-3\\\\y-6=-3(x-0)$