Question

What is the slope of the line with the equation y +2 = -3(x – 7)?

OA.m = -3
O B. m = 3
O C. m = 2
O D. m = -7

Answer 1

A.m = -3

Explanation:

This equation is written in point slope form

y-y1 = m(x-x1)

y +2 = -3(x – 7)

y - -2 = -3(x – 7)

The slope is -3 and the point is (7, -2)