Use the point-slope formula. y=mx+b

Question

Find the equation of the line that contains the point whose coordinates are (−4, 1) and has slope 3/8

Answer 1

In point-slope form, the equation is

 

y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

 

x₁ = -4

y₁ = 1

m = 3/8

 

Plug in the numbers.