Question

Write an equation in point slope form that passes through the point (1,8) & slope of -3 show all work

Answer 1

y-y1 = m(x-x1)

where: x1 = 1 y1 = 8 (given point (1,8) and m = -3

y - (8) = -3 (x - (1))

y - 8 = -3 (x-1)

y- 8 = -3x +1