Question

Write the equation of a line that passes through the point (-1,5) and has a slope of -7. Your answer should be given in the form y = mx + b.

Answer 1

Plug the values in the equation and find b
(x, y) and m = slope
$5 = ( - 7)( - 1) + b \\ b = - 2 \\ y = - 7x - 2$