Question

Find the equation of the line with slope = -7 and passing through (-7,51). write your equation in the form y=mx+b

Answer 1

Answer:

y = -7x + 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we do not have the y-intercept (or, when the x is 0) We will use the Slope Form Formula (y - y1 = m(x - x1)) to find the Slope Intercept Form Formula (y = mx + b)

Point: (-7,51)

Slope: -7

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

y - 51 = -7(x - (-7))

y - 51 = -7(x + 7)

y - 51 = -7x - 49

y = -7x - 49 + 51

y = -7x + 2