Question

How would i write an equation of a line in point-slope form with a slope of -3/4 and passing through the point (1, -5).

Answer 1

point slope form : y - y1 = m(x - x1)
slope(m) = -3/4
(1,-5)...y1 = 1 and x1 = -5
now we just sub
y - 1 = -3/4(x - (-5) =
y - 1 = -3/4(x + 5)
understand ? you do nothing else if you want it in point slope form...you do not distribute the -3/4 through the parenthesis

Answer 2

wouldn't the y be -5 and the x be 1?

Answer 3

oops..
(1,-5).....x1 = 1 and y1 = -5
y - (-5) = -3/4(x - 1) = y + 5 = -3/4(x - 1).....sorry about that

Answer 4

no problem:] I def understand how to do this now!

Answer 5

lol.....I am happy to help..or at least try to help

Answer 6

thanks for your help!