Question

which equation represents the line that passes through the point (1,-5) and has slope of -2? explain and show your work ) A. y= -2x+7 B. y= -2x+11 C. y=-2x-9 D. y= -2x-3 ​

Answer 1

D) y = -2x -3

Explanation:

1. Create a slope-intercept equation: y = -5, m = -2, x = 1

y = mx + d -> y = -2x + d -> -5 = -2(1) + d

Solve: -5 = -2 + d --> d = -3

So, the y-intercept is -3. Putting that into our equation gives us y = -2x -3