How do you write the equation of the line that has a slope of 5 and goes through (6,3)?

1 Answer
Nov 17, 2016

y=5x-27

Explanation:

The general equation of a straight line is y=mx+c
Where m is the gradient or slope of the line.
So the line is y=5x+c
But this line goes through (6,3) so when x=6, y=3
So 3=5*6+c
3=30+c
c=-27
The equation of the line is y=5x-27