Question 635575: Find the equation of the line containing the point (-3, -12) and having a slope of -4.
Answer by lwsshak3(11628)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Find the equation of the line containing the point (-3, -12) and having a slope of -4.
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Standard form of equation for a line: y=mx+b, m=slope, b=y-intercept
y=-4x+b
solve for b using coordinates of given point (-3,-12)
-12=-4*-3+b
b=-24
equation: y=-4x-24
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