What is the equation of the line in slope intercept form?

Question

Write an equation of the line passing through (-3,4) and having a slope of -8.

Give the answer in​ slope-intercept form.

Answer 1

y = mx + b

m = -8

y = -8x + b

Use the given point to find b.

4 = -8(-3) + b

b = -20

y = -8x - 20

Test the answer.