Question

Find the equation of a line that passes through the point (1,2)and has a slope of 1/3. Show how you found the
equation.
I have been sitting here for almost an hour trying to understand this!!

Answer 1

Use the equation y - y1 = m(x - x1) with the point (x1, y1) = (1, 2) and the slope m = 1/3.

y - 2 = 1/3 (x - 1)

Now put the equation in slope-intercept form.

Answer 2

Thank you! I think I'm beginning to get it now!!!