SOLUTION: Write an equation of a line in point-slope form that has a slope of -2 and passes through (5, -1)

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Question 1084152: Write an equation of a line in point-slope form that has a slope of -2 and passes through (5, -1)
Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the general poit-slope formula




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check:
Does it go through ( 5, -1 ) ?



OK

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