Q. Write an equation for the line that passes through the given point and has the given slope m.(4,−5);m=−41
Use Point-Slope Form: We will use the point-slope form of the equation of a line, which is y−y1=m(x−x1), where m is the slope and (x1,y1) is the point the line passes through.
Given Point and Slope: Given point: (4,−5)Given slope: m=−41Substitute the given point and slope into the point-slope form equation.y−(−5)=−41(x−4)
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation by distributing the slope on the right side and moving the −5 to the other side.y+5=−41x+1
Subtract 5: Subtract 5 from both sides to get the y by itself.y=−41x+1−5
Combine Like Terms: Combine like terms on the right side to get the final equation.y=−41x−4
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