A line passes through the point (-8, 6) and has a slope of 3/2 Write an equation in point-slope form for this line. help

Mathematics · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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Given:

Point: ( - 8, 6)

x1 = -8

y1 = 6

Slope: m = 3/2

Write the equation point-slope form.

Equation for Point-slope form.

y - y1 = m (x - x1)

Solution:

Substitute the given values of  x1, y1, and m to the equation.

y - 6 = 3/2( x -(-8)

y - 6 = 3/2( x + 8)

y - 6 = 3/2x + 12

Final answer

y - 6 = 3/2x + 12