What is the point-slope equation of a line with slope -5 that contains the point (6, 3) A. y+3=-5(x+6) B. y-3=-5(x-6) C. y+3=-5(x-6) D. y-3=-5(x+6)

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Fadhly Permata · Answer 1 · 2020-08-13T03:51:09+0000

Answer:

$\large\boxed{B.\ y-3=-5(x-6)}$

Explanation:

The point-slope form of an equation of a line:

y-y_1=m(x-x_1)

m - slope

(x₁, y₁) - point

We have the slope m = -5 and the point (6, 3). Substitute:

y-3=-5(x-6)