What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-1,4) and has a slope of -5?

y = -5x - 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Since you have the slope and a given point you can use the point-slope formula to solve for the y-intercept formula.

Point slope formula = y - y = m(x - x)

m = -5    (-1, 4)

y - 4 = -5(x +1)

y - 4 = -5x - 5

y = -5x - 1

because linear equations are a lot simpler than quadratics equations, and linear equations formula is a lot easier to memorize. that's why i think they're harder.

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