Write the slope-intercept form of the equation of the line through the given point with the given slope. through: (-5, -1); slope = negative 3 over 5

Respuesta :

Answer:

The slope-intercept form of the equation of the line is [tex]y = -\frac{3}{5} \cdot x -4[/tex].

Step-by-step explanation:

We know that the slope-intercept form of the equation of the line is represented by:

[tex]y = m\cdot x + b[/tex]

Where:

[tex]x[/tex] - Independent variable, dimensionless.

[tex]y[/tex] - Dependent variable, dimensionless.

[tex]m[/tex] - Slope, dimensionless.

[tex]b[/tex] - y-Intercept, dimensionless.

From statement we find that [tex]m =-\frac{3}{5}[/tex]. If [tex]x = -5[/tex] and [tex]y = -1[/tex], the value of the y-intercept is:

[tex]-1 =-\frac{3}{5}\cdot (-5)+b[/tex]

[tex]-1 = 3 + b[/tex]

[tex]b = -4[/tex]

The slope-intercept form of the equation of the line is [tex]y = -\frac{3}{5} \cdot x -4[/tex].