Question

Determine the equation of a line passing through the point (2,-6), with a slope of m=-1

Answer 1

Answer:

y = -x - 4

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

a line with a slope of -1, passing through the point (2,-6)

Point-Slope Form: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

where:

(x₁, y₁) is the given point

m is the slope

Substitute the given values into the formula:

⇒ y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

⇒ y - (-6) = -1(x - 2)

⇒ y + 6 = -1(x - 2) [distribute -1 through the parentheses]

⇒ y + 6 = -x + 2 [subtract 6 from both sides]

⇒ y + 6 - 6 = -x + 2 - 6

⇒ y = -x - 4

Check your work:

⇒ y = -x - 4 [substitute 2 for x, and -6 for y]

⇒ -6 = -2 - 4 [simplify]

⇒ -6 = -6 ✔

Therefore, the equation of the line is: y = -x - 4

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Answer 2

Answer:

sub(2，-6)into y=mx+C

-6=-1(2)+C

C=-4

equation=y=-x-4