Question

How do you graph the line through point (1,2) and slope m=-3?

Answer 1

Plot `(1,2)` on a graph then use the slope to find other points, then connect the dots with a ruler or other straightedge.

Explanation:

We can first plot the point `(1,2)` on a graph then use the definition of slope or "rise over run" to draw more points. Since the `m=-3`, we know that each time we move right `1` unit, we need to move down `3` units. So, our graph should look like this. graph{y-2=-3(x-1) [-10.17, 9.83, -2.84, 7.16]}