Question

Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through the point (-4, 1) and has a slope of -(3/2)

Answer 1

y = mx+b


1 = (-3/2)(-4)+b


1 = 12/2+b


1 = 6+b


1 - 6 = b


-5 = b


b = -5


Answer is

\[\Large y = -\frac{3}{2}x-5\]