Question

05.01 MC)

Determine the equation of the line with slope −2 that passes through the point M(−1, −3). (5 points)

Question 2 options:

1)

2x + y = −5

2)

2x − y = −5

3)

x − 2y = 5

4)

x − 2y = −5

Answer 1

2x+y=-5, or 2

Explanation:

The formula to find the equation of a line is y-y1=m(x-x1)

We will use that formula, and plug in the coordinates and slope.

y-(-3)=-2(x-(-1))

From here, we can simplify the equation.

y+3=-2(x+1)

y+3=-2x-2

y+2x=-2-3

y+2x=-5