Question

The point-slope for mhm of a line that has a slope of -2 and passes through point (5,-2) is shown below y+2=-2(x-5)

A. y=-2x+12
B. y=-2x+8
C. y=-2x-7
D. y=-2x-3

Answer 1

y = -2x + 8 (B)

Explanation:

Just expand y + 2 = -2(x-5)

y + 2 = -2x +10

y = -2x +8 (minus both sides by 2)