A line has a slope of -5 and contains the point (-2, 4).

Which equations represent the line?

Choose all answers that are correct

Question

A line has a slope of -5 and contains the point (-2, 4).

 

Which equations represent the line?

 

Choose all answers that are correct

anonymous · Answer

A. -5x + y = -6
   
   

 
 

  

  B. 5x + y = -6
   
   

 
 

  

  C. (y - 4) = -5(x + 2)
   
   

 
 

  

  D. (y + 4) = -5(x - 2)

anonymous · Answer

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geerky42 · Answer

Recalling point-slope form: $y-y_1 = m(x-x_1)$, where $m$ is slope and $(x_1,y_1)$ is point line goes through.

geerky42 · Answer

You have $m = -5$, $x_1 = -2$ and $y_1 = 4$