Question

Given m = -1 and the point (-5, 2), which of the following is the point-slope form of the equation?

y - 2 = -(x - 5)


y + 2 = (x + 5)


y + 2 = -(x - 5)


y - 2 = -(x + 5)

Answer 1

Option D, y - 2 = -(x + 5)

Explanation:

Point Slope form: (y - y1) = m(x - x1)

Step 1: Plug in

(y - 2) = -1(x - (-5))

y - 2 = -(x + 5)

Answer: Option D, y - 2 = -(x + 5)