Question

Write the equation of the line that passes through (–1, 5) and has a slope of 3 in point-slope form.

x + 1 = 3(y – 5)
x – 5 = 3(y + 1)
y – 5 = 3(x + 1)
y + 1 = 3(x – 5)

Answer 1

point slope form:

y - y1 = m(x-x1)
where your point (-1,5) = (x1,y1) and m = slope