Question

Write the equation of the line that passes through (2, -10) and has a slope of -3.

Answer 1

y = -3x - 4

Explanation:

y = mx + b

-10 = -3 (2) + b

-10 = -6 + b

b = -4

Answer 2

y = -3x - 4 would be the equation

to check you can plugin (2,-10)

-10 = -3(2) - 4

-10 = -6 - 4

-10 = -10