Question

What is an equation in point-slope form of the line that passes through the point (8,5) and has slope -7?

A. y + 5 = 7(X + 8)

B. y + 5 = -7(X + 8)
o C. y-5 = 7(x-8)
o D. -5 = -7(x - 8)

Answer 1

c.
`y-5=-7(x-8)`

Explanation:

Here m=-7 and (x1, y1)=(8, 5)

The equation of line in point slope form is given as

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

`y-5=-7(x-8)`