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Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through (2,-2)

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The slope-intercept form:


y=mx+b

m - slope

b - y-intercept

We have the point (2, -2). Substitute:


-2=2m+b subtract 2a from both sides


-2m-2=b\to b=-2m-2

Answer:
y=mx-2m-2=mx-2(m+1)

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