Question

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

Answer 1

y -5 = -(x +1)

Explanation:

The point-slope form of the equation of a line with slope m through point (h, k) is ...

y -k = m(x -h)

For your given values of m=-1 and (h, k) = (-1, 5), the equation becomes ...

y -5 = -(x +1)