Question

Write the point-slope form of the given line that passes through the points (0, 3) and (4, 0). Identify (x1, y1) as the x-intercept of the line. Include your work in your final answer. Type your answer in the box provided or use the upload option to submit your solution.

Answer 1

The point slope form of the line has the following form:

y – y1 = m (x – x1)

 

The slope m can be calculated using the formula:

m = (y2 – y1) / (x2 – x1)

m = (3 - 0) / (0 – 4) = - ¾

 

So the whole equation is:

y – 0 = - ¾ (x – 4)

y = - ¾ (x – 4) or

y = - 0.75 (x – 4)