A line passes through the point (6,-7) and has a slope -5/2

Question

Write an equation in slope intercept form for this line.

Answer 1

So Jocelyn, this question has provided you the slope already, and one coordinate.

1. Use: Y = M(X) + B slope intercept form, where M is the slope and B is the Y intercept
2. Y = (-5/2)(X) + B now you will use the coordinate (x, y) and plug in the values for each to solve for B
3. -7 = (-5/2)(6) + B
4. -7 = -15 + B
5. 8 = B now plug the B value (and the M value given) into the equation of the line
6. Y = (-5/2)(X) + 8

Does this help you understand the process? I hope!