SOLUTION: Find an equation in standard from for this line. A line with a slope of -2 that goes through the point (1,-3)

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Question 52734: Find an equation in standard from for this line.
A line with a slope of -2 that goes through the point (1,-3)
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find an equation in standard from for this line.
A line with a slope of -2 that goes through the point (1,-3)
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y=mx+b
-3=(-2)(1)+b
b=-1
y=-2x-1
2x+y=1
Cheers,
Stan H.