Question

Write an equation that has a slope of -2 and passes through (-6, 2)

Answer 1

y = - 2x - 10

Explanation:

The equation of a line in slope- intercept form is

y = mx + c ( m is the slope and c the y- intercept )

Here m = - 2, thus

y = - 2x + c ← is the partial equation

To find c substitute (- 6, 2) into the partial equation

2 = 12 + c ⇒ c = 2 - 12 = - 10

y = - 2x - 10 ← equation of line