Question

The line that passes through the point (2, -8) and has a slope of -1 is given by the equation y+___=___(x-___).

Answer 1

y + 8 = - 1(x - 2)

Explanation:

The equation of a line in point- slope form is

y - b = m(x - a)

where m is the slope and (a, b) a point on the line

Here m = - 1 and (a, b) = (2, - 8) , thus

y - (- 8) = - 1 (x - 2) , that is

y + 8 = - (x - 2)