Question

SLOPE OF A LINE HELP

Answer 1

The point-slope form of a line passing through point (x1,y1) with slope m is:

y - y1 = m*(x - x1)

Your (x1,y1) is (2,-6). Your slope (m) is given as -3.

So, fill in for those in the equation above and post what you get, okay?

Answer 2

y+6=3(x-2)

Answer 3

@Directrix y+6=3(x-2)

Answer 4

?@Directrix

Answer 5

>>> y+6=3(x-2)

Isn't the slope m supposed to be negative?

Answer 6

>>> y+6=3(x-2) would be correct if you had the right slope.

Answer 7

you are correct so y+6=-3(x-2)

Answer 8

That is what I got.

Answer 9

@Directrix i got D is that correct?

Answer 10

@Directrix ?

Answer 11

I don't think D is right because the point (1,-4) has to be on the graph and I don't see it on option D. Let me look again.

Answer 12

the only other closest one i see is C isnt the point (1,4) not -4 @Directrix

Answer 13

The line should pass through (0,1)

Answer 14

The line should pass through (-1/3, 0) also.

Answer 15

so i would still say D based on the graphs @Directrix

Answer 16

D is where I am staying. At least, we know it passes through (1,4).

Answer 17

@Directrix thank you

Answer 18

You are welcome, @inm17