Write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form that has a slope of -2 and passes through the point (2, -8).

A. y = -2x - 4
B. y = -2x - 8
C. y = -2x + 18
D. y = -2x – 12

Question

Write the equation of a line in slope-intercept form that has a slope of -2 and passes through the point (2, -8).


 A. y = -2x - 4 
 B. y = -2x - 8 
 C. y = -2x + 18 
 D. y = -2x – 12

kenljw · Answer

y = -2 x + b
-8 = -2(2) + b
b = -4
y = -2 x - 4