Question

Write the linear equation in slope-intercept form passing through the point with the given slope:

(-8, 6); slope = 1/4

y = 1/4x - 4
y = 1/4x + 8
y = 1/4x + 2
y = 1/4x - 2
y= 1/4x - 8

Answer 1

y = (1/4)x + 8

Work: b = y - mx = 6 - (1/4)(-8) = 6 - (-2) = 8.