Write an equation in point-slope form for the line through the given point with the given slope (–7, 9); m = 4/5

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anonymous · Answer

The equation in general point-slope form is:$$y - y _{1} = m(x - x _{1})$$where "m" is your slope and$$(x _{1}, y _{1})$$is the point you are given.  So now, just substitute.

anonymous · Answer

If my options are 
y + 7 = (x – 9)
y – 7 = (x + 9)
y – 9 = (x + 7)
y + 9 = (x – 7)

Would it be c ?

anonymous · Answer

What happened to the slope of 4/5?  That doesn't seem to be appearing in any of the selections.  Your selection "c" is the closest but it needs a slope in front of the parentheses.

anonymous · Answer

I know, this question is rather confusing. I will go with C, I suppose. Thank you for your help!

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome!  Good luck in all of your studies and thx for the recognition!