What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (6, - 1) and has a slope of 1?

Answer 1

Let the equation be

y= mx +b

plug in (6,-1) and m = 1 ( x= 6, y = -1 )

-1 = 6 +b

Gives b= -7

So eqation of line is

y = x-7

Answer 2

y - 1 = 1(x + 6)