Question

and passing through the given point. Then write the equation in standard form.

Slope-3/8 ; through (5, 3)
Choose one answer.
a. 3x - 8y = 39
b. 3x + 8y = -39
c. 3x + 8y = 39
d. 8x + 3y = -39

Answer 1

Use the point slope formula:

\[y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)\]

Answer 2

So:
m = -3/8
(x_1,y_1 )=(5,3)

Plugging in the given values into the formula:

y - 3 = -3/8(x - 5)

Answer 3

y - 3 = -3x/8 + 15/8
y = -3x/8 + 15/8 + 3
y = -3x/8 + 15/8 + 24/8
y = -3x/8 + 39/8
y = (-3x + 39)/8