SOLUTION: Could someone please explain how to work out this problem?
Write the equation of the line with slope -2 and passes through the point (-1,5)
Then write the equation in standard fo
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Question 61221: Could someone please explain how to work out this problem?
Write the equation of the line with slope -2 and passes through the point (-1,5)
Then write the equation in standard form.
Thanks
Found 2 solutions by checkley71, josmiceli:
Answer by checkley71(8403) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Y=mX+b
5=(-2*-1)+b
5=2+b
b=5-2
b=3 THEN THE EQUATION IS
Y=-2X+3
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
point-slope formula
where m = slope, (x[1], y[1]) is the given point, (-1,5)
multiply both sides by
add 5 to both sides and rearrange
answer
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