Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-3, 1) and has a
slope of - 2

Answer 1

Explanation:

slope = (y2-y1) / (x2-x1)

equation of the line y2 - y1 = m(x2-x1),

y2 = m(x2-x1) +y1

y2-y1 = -2(x2- (-3))

y2-y1 = -2x -6

y2 - 1 = -2x -6

y2 = -2x -5