Using point-slope form, write the equation of the line that passes through (2, –1) and has a slope of –5.
A.
(y – 1) = –5(x + 2)
B.
(y – 2) = –5(x – 1)
C.
(y + 1) = –5(x – 2)
D.
(y + 2) = –5(x – 1)

Question

Using point-slope form, write the equation of the line that passes through (2, –1) and has a slope of –5.
A.
(y – 1) = –5(x + 2)
B.
(y – 2) = –5(x – 1)
C.
(y + 1) = –5(x – 2)
D.
(y + 2) = –5(x – 1)

aum · Answer

Point-Slope form is:$$
y-y_1 = m(x-x_1)
$$where m is the slope and $(x_1, y_1)$ is the given point.  
Just plug in m = -5, $x_1 = 2$, $y_1=-1$

anonymous · Answer

Thnx , i got it, 
can you help me with this one too?

anonymous · Answer

What is the y-intercept of the line that has a slope of -1/2 and passes through the point (2, 3)?