Question

Which equation represents the line that has a slope of -2 and passes through the point (6,5)?

Answer 1

Answer:

y = - 2x + 17

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation of a line in slope- intercept form is

y = mx + c ( m is the slope and c the y- intercept )

Here m = - 2, then

y = - 2x + c ← is the partial equation

To find c substitute (6, 5) into the partial equation

5 = - 12 + c ⇒ c = 5 + 12 = 17

y = - 2x + 17 ← equation of line