Question

Write a linear equation in slope-intercept form using a slope and a given point. If a line has a slope of short dash 2 and goes through the point open parentheses 1 comma short dash 3 close parentheses, then the equation for the line in slope-intercept form is ______________. a.) y equals short dash 2 x minus 1 b.) y equals short dash 2 x plus 1 c.) y equals 2 x minus 5 d.) y equals 2 x plus 5

Answer 1

Answer: Choice A

y equals short dash 2 x minus 1

In other words, y = -2x - 1 is the equation

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Explanation:

Slope = m = -2

Point on the line is (x,y) = (1, -3)

Use these three items to find the y intercept b

y = mx+b

-3 = -2*1 + b

-3 = -2 + b

-3+2 = b

-1 = b

b = -1

The slope intercept form of y = mx+b turns into y = -2x-1 after plugging m = -2 and b = -1