Question

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

Answer 1

Answer: -7 is the answer.

Explanation:

y2 - y1 = m (x2 - x1)

y - (-5) = -2 {x - (-1)} [Taking y2 as y and x2 as x]

y + 5 = -2 (x + 1)

y + 5 = -2x -2

y + 2x = -2 - 5

2x + y = -7