Question

Write in point slope form an equation of the line that passes through the point (8,3) with slope -2

Answer 1

y - 3 = -2(x - 8)

Explanation:

Start with the point-slope form of the equation of a line.

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Now use -2 from m, the slope, use 8 for x1, and use 3 for y1.

y - 3 = -2(x - 8)