Question

Write the equation in slope-intercept form of the line that has a slope of -7/8 and contains the point (-4, 9).

Answer 1

Answer:

The equation of the line is y = -7/8x + 11/2

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have the slope and a point to start, we can use point-slope form to find the equation.

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Use the slope for m and the point at (x1, y1). Then solve for y.

y - 9 = -7/8(x + 4)

y - 9 = -7/8x - 7/2

y = -7/8x + 11/2