A line passes through 35 and has a slope of 7 Write an equat

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

Solution

(-3,5) and has a slope of -7

slope intercept form of equation : y = mx +c

m= -7 ; y =-7x +c

plug (-3, 5)

5 = -7*(-3) +c ----> c=-16

y = -7x -16