Question

How do you write a equation of slope -5 passes through (2,-3)

Answer 1

Substitute the values into the equation \(y = mx + b\):
$$-3 = -5(2) + b$$
Solve for b, and then rewrite just in general.

Answer 2

Okay and then how would you for passes through (-1,8) (5,4)

Answer 3

Alright, so we're not given the slope. However, slope is defined by the rate of change between any two points:
$$m = \frac{-1 - 5}{8- 4}$$
Now, given the slope, repeat the process we did for the first equation.

Answer 4

Okay thank you