Question

Find the equation of the line specified. The slope is -4, and it passes through ( 5, 8).

a. y = 4x + 8
b. y= -4x + 28
C. y = -4x - 12
d. y= -8x + 28

Please select the best answer from the choices provided A W B C С D​

Answer 1

The correct answer would be B) -4x+28

Answer 2

B. y= -4x + 28

Explanation:

To find the equation of this line first put it into slope-point form,
`y-y_(1) =m(x-x_(1))` where
`y_(1)` and
`x_(1)` are the y and x coordinates and m is the slope. So plug in the information to get the equation, y-8=-4(x-5). Then solve for y,

First, distribute the -4

y-8=-4x+20

Next, add 8 to both sides

y=-4x+28