Question

Write the equation of a line in point-slope form

that has a slope of -2 and passes through the point
(-5,9).
A. y - 9 = -2(x + 5)
B. y - 9 = -2(x – 5)
C. y - 5 = -2(x – 9)
D. y -5 -2(x + 9)

Answer 1

Format: y-y1 = m(x-x1)
y1 = 9, x1 = -5, m = -2
Solution: A. y-9 = -2(x+5)