Question

How do you do this the format is y-y1=m(X-X1)
The problem:
(-6,3), m= -1/2
I need help please help me.. :)

Answer 1

Please i need help.

Answer 2

You'd plug in the numbers into the formula. Y-3=-1/2(X+6)
The -3 is Y1, and -6 is X1. Because X1 is -6 and the formula is X-X1, the -6 becomes positive. Distribute and get Y by itself in order to get your finished equation.

Answer 3

Thank you. What wuld be the steps for that?

Answer 4

Do you need help solving from that point?

Answer 5

i just need the steps for leadin up to the answer thats it.

Answer 6

After you plug in to get Y-3=-1/2(X+6), distribute the 1/2 to the x and 6.
You should then have Y-3=-1/2X-3.
Then get rid of the three on the Y side of the equation by canceling it out. Add that three to the other side. You should be finished then.

Answer 7

thank u

Answer 8

No problem :)