Question

What is an equation in point-slope form of the line that passes through the point (8, 5) and has slope −7?

A. y + 5 = 7(x + 8)
B. y + 5 = −7(x + 8)
C. y − 5 = 7(x − 8)
D. y − 5 = −7(x − 8)

Answer 1

Answer: D. y-5= -7(x-8)

Explanation:

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

slope= -7

point: (8,5)

use the slope and point and plug it into point slope form equation.

y-5= -7(x-8),

The Answer would be D. y-5= -7(x-8)