Question

What is an equation of the line that passes through the point (-2,-8) and has a slope of 3?

1) y=3x-2
2) y=3x-22
3) y=3x+2
4) y=3x+22

please show your work.

Answer 1

A) y=3x-2

Explanation:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-(-8)=3(x-(-2))

y+8=3(x+2)

y=3x+6-8

y=3x-2