71.5k views
3 votes
Write the equation of the line with slope -2 passing through the point (7, -1).

2 Answers

3 votes

Answer:

y = - 2x + 13

Explanation:

The equation of a line in slope- intercept form is

y = mx + c ( m is the slope and c the y- intercept )

Here m = - 2, thus

y = - 2x + c ← is the partial equation

To find c substitute (7, - 1) into the partial equation

- 1 = - 14 + c ⇒ c = - 1 + 14 = 13

y = - 2x + 13 ← equation of line

User MarchingHome
by
6.2k points
2 votes

Answer:

y=7/-1x-2

Explanation:

User Ajitha
by
6.6k points