What is the equation of the line that contains point (1, -2) and has a slope of 2? O A. y = 2x - 5 OB. y = 2x - 4 O c. y = 2x+4 O D. y = 2x+5

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What is the equation of the line that contains point (1, -2) and has a slope of 2?

O A. y = 2x - 5
OB. y = 2x - 4
O c. y = 2x+4
O D. y = 2x+5

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Answer:

B.
y=2x-4

Explanation:

The equation of the line with slope
passing through
(x_1, y_1) is
y-y_1=m(x-x_1) .

$y+2=2(x-1) \\ \\ y+2=2x-2 \\ \\ y=2x-4$

Beduin answered Jan 29, 2023

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