Write an equation of the line passing through the given point (-3,8) and having the given slope m=2/5. Write the final answer in slope-intercept form.

Answer 1

8= (2/5)(-3) + b

b = 8 +6/5 = 9.2 = 46/5

y = 2x/5 + 46/5 is the line with slope 2/5 through (-3,8)

or

y = .4x + 9.2