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Which of the following is the correct point-slope equation for the line that

passes through the point (-2,5) and is parallel to the line given by
y = -8x + 14?
A. Y-5 = -8(x + 2)
B. y + 40 = -8(x + 2)
C. y + 5 = -8(x-2)
D. y+ 40 = -8x + 2

User Silviu Postavaru
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Answer: Which of the following is the correct point-slope equation for the line that passes through the point (-2, 5) and is parallel to the line given ...

Step-by-step explanation:The equation of the line would be d) y + 5 = -4(x - 2)

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Answer:

A. Y-5 = -8(x + 2)

Explanation:

The given line has a slope of -8, which is the value of the x-coefficient.

The equation you're looking for will be of the form ...

y -k = m(x -h) . . . . . . line with slope m through point (h, k)

For m=-8 and (h, k) = (-2, 5), the point-slope equation will be ...

y -5 = -8(x +2) . . . . matches choice A

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