Question

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

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

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

y = m(x - x1) + y1

y = -7(x - 8) + 5

y - 5 = -7(x - 8)