Jay-Ar Atienza

Easy

 Find the equation of the straight line that has slope m = 4 and passes through
the point (–1, –6)

Solution:

y  –  y1 = m(x  –  x1)
y – (–6) = (4)(x – (–1))
y + 6 = 4(x + 1)
y + 6 = 4x + 4
y = 4x + 4 – 6

y = 4x – 2

Moderate

 Find the equation and the slope of the line that passes through (4,1) and (-3,-2)