Write the equation of a linear function with a slope of -1.5 that goes to the point (3,1)

Question

 I need help on this problem for my math class, please!

Answer 1

y = -1.5 x + b

 

Substitute:

 

1 = -1.5(3) + b

 

b = 5.5 (the y intercept)

 

y = -1/5 x + 5.5