Question

A line that includes the point (2,7) has a slope of

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8. What is its equation in point-slope form?
Use the specified point in your equation. Write your answer using integers, proper fractions, and improper fractions. Simplify all fractions.

Answer 1

y - 7 = -8(x-2)

Explanation:

The point slope form is: y-y1=m(x-x1)

From the information that was given, we know our two points: (2,7)

From here, we can fill in some of the missing information: y-y1=m(x-x1) → y - 7 = m(x-2)

Now I can't tell if you wrote down -8 or just 8, but just in case my answer isn't the right number.

The answer would either be: y - 7 = -8(x-2) [if you wrote down -8 as the slope]

OR

The answer would be: y - 7 = 8(x-2) [if you wrote down 8 as the slope]