SOLUTION: A line passes through the point (-5,-7) and has a slope of 3. Write the equation for this line.

Algebra ->  Graphs -> SOLUTION: A line passes through the point (-5,-7) and has a slope of 3. Write the equation for this line.      Log On


   

Question 307997: A line passes through the point (-5,-7) and has a slope of 3. Write the equation for this line.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the point-slope form of a line,
y-yp=m%28x-xp%29
y-%28-7%29=3%28x-%28-5%29%29
y%2B7=3%28x%2B5%29
y%2B7=3x%2B15
y=3x%2B8