Question

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

Answer 1

y=mx+b
m=slope.
y=-1.25x+b

Plug the point into the equation
-3=-1.25(5)+b solve for b
-3=-6.25+b
3.25=b


Plug them all into the equation, you have:

y=-1.25x+3.25