Question

A line passes through the point (6,1) and has a slope of - 5/2 .

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for this line.

Answer 1

you know that the slope is - 5/2, so you can say
y=- 5/2x+b

to find b, plug in your point.
y=- 5/2x+b ---> (1)=-5/2 (6) + b ---> 1=-15+b ---> b=14
so
y=- 5/2x+14

Answer 2

use the point-slope form
y-y1 = m(x-x1)
m is your slope and x1 and y1 are the coordinates of the point given

Answer 3

Thanks

Answer 4

@SolomonZelman may I ask that you do not give the answers out? it defeats the purpose of having to help people help themselves understand the concept

Answer 5

both of you