Question

Given point (-3, -5) and a slope of 2, write an equation in point-slope form.

a.
y + 5 = 2(x - 3)

c.
y + 5 = 2(x + 3)

b.
y - 5 = 2(x - 3)

d.
y - 5 = 2(x + 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) y + 5 = 2(x + 3)

In order to find this, simply take the point and the slope and plug into the base form of point-slope form.

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Use the slope for m and the point for (x1, y1)

y + 5 = 2(x + 3)