Select the equation of the line that passes through the point (2, –1) and has slope 3 in point-slope form.

A.

(y + 1) = 3(x – 2)

B.

(y – 1) = 3(x + 2)

C.

(x + 2) = 3(y – 1)

D.

(x – 2) = 3(y + 1)

Question

Select the equation of the line that passes through the point (2, –1) and has slope 3 in point-slope form.
  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
 
(y + 1) = 3(x – 2)
  
   

 
 

  

  B. 
 
(y – 1) = 3(x + 2)
  
   

 
 

  

  C. 
 
(x + 2) = 3(y – 1)
  
   

 
 

  

  D. 
 
(x – 2) = 3(y + 1)

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

hint: point slope form

$$\Large y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)$$

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

m is the slope

$\Large (x_1, y_1)$ is the point that is on the line