Question

Write the equation of the line that has a slope of -2 and goes through the point (4, -3)

Answer 1

y = - 2x + 5

Explanation:

m , (
`x_(1)` ,
`y_(1)` )

y -
`y_(1)` = m( x -
`x_(1)` )

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m = - 2 and ( 4 , - 3 )

y - ( - 3 ) = - 2( x - 4 )

y + 3 = - 2x + 8

y = - 2x + 5