Question

Write an equation in point-slope form for the line that has the given slope and that contains the given point

Slope: -1/4,
Point: (1,8)

Answer 1

First, Joe,

Why not look up the several forms of the equation of a straight line:
1) point-slope
2) slope-intercept
3) standard form

Write these down for later reference.

Once you have the point-slope form,

substitute your m = (-1/4) into this equation; next, substitute the x- and y-coordinates of the given point (1,8). You could stop right there and then, or, if you wish, simplify the equation (which would result in the same equation in slope-intercept form).

Answer 2

Thank you :)