SOLUTION: A line with slope -2 passes through the point (-1, 3). what is the equation of the line. a. y=-2x+1 b. y=-3x-1 c. 2y=-x-1 d. 2y=x-1

Question 971181: A line with slope -2 passes through the point (-1, 3). what is the equation of the line.
a. y=-2x+1
b. y=-3x-1
c. 2y=-x-1
d. 2y=x-1
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Use the point-slope form of an equation of a line.

where

are the coordinates of the given point and

is the given slope.

Then manipulate the equation until it looks like one of the given answers.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

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