How do you write the standard form of a line given (6, -8), m = -2? Algebra Forms of Linear Equations Write an Equation Given the Slope and a Point 1 Answer Ratnaker Mehta Jun 14, 2016 #2x+y-4=0.# Explanation: Given a point (pt.) #(x_1,y_1)# on line with slope #=m#, its eqn. is #(y-y_1)=m(x-x_1).# In our case, it is, #(y+8)=-2(x-6)=-2x+12,# i.e., #2x+y-4=0.# 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 2612 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License