Write the equation of a line in point slope form that has a slope of − 3/4 and passes through the point (4, 5). Please explain h

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Andreyy89

3 years ago

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Write the equation of a line in point slope form that has a slope of − 3/4 and passes through the point (4, 5). Please explain h

ow you got the answer and what formulas you used.

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Elan Coil [88] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-10T20:27:21+03:00

Elan Coil [88]3 years ago

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I guess by slope, you mean gradient.

By knowing the gradient, and a coordinate at which the line passes through, we can use:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

to get the equation of the line in the form (y = mx + c).

y - 5 = (-3 / 4)(x - 4)

y - 5 = (-3 / 4)x + 3

Rearrange.

y = (-3 / 4)x + 8