A line passes through the point (4,2) and has a slope of - 5/4. Write an equation in slope-intercept form.

Answer 1

y= (-5/4)x + b

4= (-5/4)2 + b

b = 4+5/2 = 13/2

y = -5x/4 + 13/2 has slope -5/4 and goes through the point (2,4)