Question

There is a line that includes the point (1,
–
7) and has a slope of
–
1
3
. What is its equation in point-slope form?
Use the specified point in your equation. Write your answer using integers, proper fractions, and improper fractions. Simplify all fractions.

Answer 1

Point-slope form: y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Using (1, −7) and m = −1/3:

y + 7 = −(1/3)(x − 1)