Question

PLEASE HELP im so confused
write an equation in point-slope form of the line through point J(4, 1) with slope -4

Answer 1

I don't know how to do this

Answer 2

Point slope equation: y - y1 = m(x - x1)
(x1, y1) is any point on the line. You know a point on your line, so plug that in!
m is the slope. You know that too, so plug it in.

Answer 3

\(\large {\textit{point-slope form}\implies y-y_1=m(x-x_1)\\ \quad \\
slope=m=-4\qquad \begin{array}{lllll}
&x_1&y_1\\
&(4\quad ,&1)
\end{array}}\)

Answer 4

y-y1=m(x-x1)
(x1,y1)=(4,1)
m=-4

Answer 5

woah I get it now thank you id give all 3 of u guys medals but it prob wont let me