The slope intercept form of equation is given as
(y - y1) = m(x - x1)
Where m = slope
From the equation: y + 5 = 2(x + 8)
Equate y + 5 = 0 and x + 8 = 0
y + 5 = 0
y = 0- 5
y = -5
For x + 8 = 0
x + 8 = 0
x = 0 - 8
x = -8
Hence, the point is (-8, -5)
The answer is (-8, -5)