Question

What is the equation of a line with a slope of –2 that passes through the point (6, 8)?2x y = 20y – 2x = 4y – 2x = 202x y = 4

Answer 1

y = -2x + 20

Explanation:

m = -2

Point (6,8)

y - y = m (x - x)

y - 8 = -2 (x - 6)

y - 8 = - 2x + 12

y = - 2x + 12 + 8

y = - 2x + 20