The point slope formula is m = \(\frac{y2-y1}{x2-x1}\)
Or y₂-y₁ = m (x₂-x₁)
m is slope
Given point: (8, -4)
Slope: \(-\frac{5}{6}\)
Substitute:
y₂-(-4) = \(- \frac{5}{6}\) (x₂ - 8)
(minus minus = plus)
y₂ + 4 =\(-\frac{5}{6}\) (x₂ - 8)
The last option is the answer.
