Find the equation of the line with m=-1/4 that goes through (3,8)
We will use y=mx+b
Since m=-1/4
y=-1/4x+b
Let's now find b by plugging in (3,8): x=3 and y=8
8=-1/4(3)+b
8=-3/4+b
b=35/4
y=-1/4x+35/4
Answer: y=-(1/4)x+35/4
We can see that this equation works in this graph:
y=-(1/4)x+35/4; (3,8)
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