Question

Choose the equation that represents the line passing through the point (2, - 5) with a slope of −3.

Answer 1

We must determine the y-intercept, b using the slope and point provided.

`-5 = -3(2) + b\\\\-5 = -6 + b\\\\1 = b`

Now that we know the y-intercept, b, we can create the equation of this line: y = -3x + 1.