Question

Point-Slope Form Practice

What is the equation of the line in point-slope form that has a slope of -1 and passes through the point (-2,-5)?

Answer 1

`y=-x-7`

Explanation:

Equation of straight line in point slope form is given as

`y-y_1=m(x-x_1)`

Here

`m=-1 \ and \ (x_1, y_1)=(-2, -5)`

Therefore,

`y+5=-1(x+2)`

`y=-x-7`