Question

find an equation of the line having the given slope and containing the given points
m= 7/8, (3,-4)

Answer 1

use y-y1 = m(x-x1)
y - -4 = 7/8 (x - 3)
y + 4 = 7/8 (x - 3)
8y + 32 = 7x - 21
8y - 7x = - 53

Answer 2

y=(7/8)x + b ----> -4=(7/8)*3 +b ----> b = -53/8

---> y =(7/8)x -53/8