Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-6,-8) and has a slope of 1/3

Answer 1

Answer:

y = 1/3 x -5

Step-by-step explanation:

We can write the equation of a line as

y = mx+b

where m is the slope and b is the y intercept

y = 1/2x +b

Substitute the point into the equation

-8 = 1/2 (-6) +b

-8 = -3 +b

Add 3 to each side

-8+3 = -3 +3 +b

-5 = b

y = 1/3 x -5