Question

A line that includes the point (-9, -8) has a slope of 5. What is its equation in point-slope
form?
Use the specified point in your equation. Write your answer using integers, proper fractions,
and improper fractions. Simplify all fractions.
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Answer 1

Answer:

Equation of line that includes the point (-9, -8) has a slope of 5 in point-slope form is

$y+8 = 5 (x + 9)$

Step-by-step explanation:

Equation of line in point-slope form is given as

$y-y_1 = m (x-x_1)$  ---------- (1)

Here

$m=5 \ \ \ and \ \ \ (x_1, y_1) = (-9, -8)$

Substitute values in equation (1)

$y+8 = 5 (x + 9)$

Simplifying it further

$y = 5x + 45 -8$

$y = 5x + 37$