Question

Write an equation in point slope form given: slope, m, = -1/5 and point (5, -2).
A. y + 2 = -(1/5)(x - 5)
B. y + 5 = -(1/5)(x - 2)
C. y – 5 = (1/5)(x + 2)
D. y – 5 = (1/5)(x - 2)

Answer 1

Similar Problem:

Write an equation in point slope form given: slope, m, = -1/3 and point (7, -3).


y - y1 = m(x - x1)

y - y1 = (-1/3)(x - x1)... plug in the slope m = -1/3

y - (-3) = (-1/3)(x - 7)... plug in the given point (x1,y1) = (7,-3)

y + 3 = (-1/3)(x - 7)