Question

What is the equation of the line that passes through the point

(−7,2) and has a slope of
−1?

Answer 1

y = -x - 5 or y = -1x -5

Explanation:

y - 2 = -1 ( x + 7 )

y - 2 = -1x - 7

add 2 to both sides

y = -1x - 5