Complete the equation for the linear function whose graph contains the point
(5, −3) and has a slope of −1.25.

y = x +

Question

Complete the equation for the linear function whose graph contains the point 
(5, −3) and has a slope of −1.25.
 
y =   x +

anonymous · Answer

Please help me

anonymous · Answer

@KlOwNlOvE

cwrw238 · Answer

use the general form

y-y1 = m(x-x1)

where m is the slope and (x1,y1) is a point on the line

anonymous · Answer

Okay

cwrw238 · Answer

so you plug in x = 5,y = -3 and m = -1.25
and simpify

anonymous · Answer

Im sorry im bad at math Do i need to divide ??

anonymous · Answer

Im stupid im sorry but i am

cwrw238 · Answer

y - (-3) = -1.25(x - 5)

i just replaced x ,y and m by -3,5 and -1.25

cwrw238 · Answer

that gives y + 3 = -1.25x + 6.25
now subtract 3 from both sides of the '='  to get the equation in  the form you require

anonymous · Answer

No ones "stupid" just others have more practice in that field than others and thanks @cwrw238

cwrw238 · Answer

right

anonymous · Answer

i got 6.22

anonymous · Answer

is that the correct answer??

anonymous · Answer

can u please help me i have until 8:00

anonymous · Answer

no subtract 3.00 from 6.25 so
6.25-3.00?

anonymous · Answer

i got 3.25

anonymous · Answer

yes now whats your new equation?

anonymous · Answer

should be in y=mx+b form