Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

Published by Big Ideas Learning LLC
ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
ISBN 13: 978-1-60840-838-2

Chapter 4 - Writing Linear Functions - Chapter Test - Page 229: 8

Answer

$y-2=-\frac{1}{3}(x+3)$

Work Step by Step

Let $(x_1,y_1)=(-3,2)$ and $(x_2,y_2)=(6,-1)$. Slope $\Rightarrow m =\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$ Substitute all the values. $\Rightarrow m =\frac{-1-2}{6-(-3)}$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow m =\frac{-1-2}{6+3}$ $\Rightarrow m =-\frac{3}{9}$ $\Rightarrow m =-\frac{1}{3}$ The point-slope form. $\Rightarrow y-y_1=m(x-x_1)$ Substitute all the values. $\Rightarrow y-2=-\frac{1}{3}(x-(-3))$ Simplify. $\Rightarrow y-2=-\frac{1}{3}(x+3)$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.