Question

Write the equation of the line that passes

through the point (-2, 4) and has a slope
of -1.

Answer 1

y = -x + 2.

Explanation:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

When m = -1 and (x1, y1) = (-2, 4), we have:

y - 4 = -1(x - (-2))

y - 4 = -x - 2

y = -x + 2.