Question

(1,-7) with a slope of -5 as an equation

Answer 1

y=-5x-2

Explanation:

y=mx+b

where m is the slope

y=-5x+b

to solve for b, which is the y intercept, plug in (1,-7)

-7=-5(1)+b

-7=-5+b

-2=b

y=-5x-2