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)

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)

texaschic101 · Answer

point slope form : y - y1 = m(x - x1)
slope(m) = -1/5
(5,-2)  x1 = 5 and y1 = -2
now sub and tell me what you get

texaschic101 · Answer

do not solve for y, just sub in your stuff

anonymous · Answer

mind explaining to me how to do this step by step? haven't done this type of math in 3 years

texaschic101 · Answer

sure...
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
subbing in our info gives us :
y - (-2) = -1/5(x - 5) -- but look at your left side...change it because of the signs
y + 2 = -1/5(x - 5)

does this make sense to you ?

texaschic101 · Answer

do you have any questions ?