Question

write the equation of a line in slope intercept form that has a slope of -2 and passes through the point (-1,8).

Answer 1

Y-y1=m(X-X1)
y-8= -2 (x- (-2))
y-8= -2x - 4
y = -2x + 4

Answer 2

8 = -2(-1) + b
8 = 2 + b
6 = b
y = -2x +6