Question

Using point-slope form, write the equation of the line that passes through the point (-4,12) and has a slope of -3/4.

Answer 1

point slope formula is y-y1=m(x-x1). where m is the slope. in your case m=-3/4. replace the value of y1 and x1 for the corresponding point values, then solve for y.

Answer 2

what...

Answer 3

do you know the point-slope formula?

Answer 4

not at all.

Answer 5

never mind thats mx+b

Answer 6

Okay, well the formula is the Following. \[y-y_{1}=m(x-x_{1})\]

Answer 7

y=mx+b is called slope-intercept form. they're similar.

Answer 8

okay. but i dont understand how to calculate it.

Answer 9

Okay, well they give you a point (x,y). Which is (-4,12). so x = -4, y =12

Answer 10

i know my points i just dont understand the question what so ever.

Answer 11

so replace those two into the formula i gave you. and the m = -3/4

Answer 12

so B is the answer

Answer 13

No Ds the answer is im doing it correctly

Answer 14

No, if you replace it you get (y-12)=-3/4(x+4)

Answer 15

inside the parethesis you get (x-(-4)). Which is (x+4)

Answer 16

alright thanks!

Answer 17

No problem. Gluck!