what is the point-slope equation of the line with slope -12 that goes through the point (5,3)?

A. y-3=-12(x-5)
B. y+3=-12(x+5)
C. y+3=12(x+5)
D. y-3=12(x-5)

Question

what is the point-slope equation of the line with slope -12 that goes through the point (5,3)?

A. y-3=-12(x-5)
B. y+3=-12(x+5)
C. y+3=12(x+5)
D. y-3=12(x-5)

xmissalycatx · Answer

I think it is D but that is my opinion. Let's ask @ganeshie8 and @dan815 for some help! :)

lilkg77 · Answer

Are you sure its D?

xmissalycatx · Answer

I am not 100% confident in my answer which is why I was saying we should ask someone else for a second opinion.

dan815 · Answer

a line that passes through point(a,b) and slope m is given by
y-b=m(x-a)

dan815 · Answer

here your slope is -12
(a,b)=(5,3)
so
y-3=-12(x-5)

hihi67 · Answer

its either a or b because -12 is the slope and those are the only choices with -12

lilkg77 · Answer

Thanks @dan815 for helping me understand the question