Question

Write an equation in point-slope form of the line that passes through the given point and with the given slope m.

(-5,2), m=2

Answer 1

y - 2 = 2(x + 5)

Explanation:

Point slope:

y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

Given P(-5, 2) and slope m = 2:

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

y - 2 = 2(x + 5)