Question

Write an equation in point-slope form for the line through the given point with the given slope.
(5,4):m=-3

Answer 1

y = -3 x + b

4 = -3 (5) + b

4 = -15 + b

b = 19

y = -3 x + 19

Answer 2

In point-slope form, we have
y-4 = -3(x-5)