Question

what is the equation, in point slope form, for a line that passes through the point 6, -2 and has a slope of -2

Answer 1

The point-slope form:

`y-y_1=m(x-x_1)`

We have the slope m = -2 and the point (6, -2). Substitute:

`y-(-2)=-2(x-6)\\\\\boxed{y+2=-2(x-6)}`