Question

Write the equation of the line, with the given properties, in slope-intercept form.

Slope = -2, through (-4,4)

Answer 1

y - y1 = m(x-x1)

m is the slope
(x1,y1) is the point

Answer 2

whis is y and which is x?? I think that is where most of my confusion starts

Answer 3

I know that the -2 is my "m"

Answer 4

u dont have to touch x or y :) just plug in the values u have

Answer 5

so where would I place the -4 and the 4?

Answer 6

x1 y1

Answer 7

ok so I should now have this....

y-4=-2(x--4) I just knwo that I am doing something wrong that does not look correct to me.

Answer 8

y-4=-2(x--4)
its correct

y-4=-2(x--4)
y-4=-2(x+4) distribute
y-4=-2x-8 add 4 to both sides
y = -2x - 8 +4
y = -2x -4

Answer 9

I SEE!!!! I get it!!! I copied this down in my notes! THANK YOU SO MUCH