What is the equation of the line that goes through #(12,- 3)# and has a slope of #m = - 2#? Algebra Forms of Linear Equations Write an Equation Given the Slope and a Point 1 Answer Matt B. Nov 22, 2016 #y-y_1=m(x-x_1)# #y+3=-2(x-12)# #y=-2x+21# Answer link Related questions When writing an equation of a line, if I know more than one point, does it matter which one I choose? How do you write an equation in slope intercept form given a slope and a x-intercept? How do you write an equation in slope intercept form given the slope and a point? How do you write an equation in slope intercept form given a slope and a y-intercept? How do you write an equation of a line in slope intercept form if the line has a slope of 7 and... How do you write an equation of a line in slope intercept form if the line has a slope of 2 and... How do you write an equation of a line in slope intercept form if the line has a slope of #-2/3#... What do the variables "m" and "b" represent? How do you write the equation of a line given the line has a slope of –1 and contains the point... How do you write the equation of a line that passes through (1,1) and has slope 1/4? See all questions in Write an Equation Given the Slope and a Point Impact of this question 1893 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License