Question

Write an equation in​ point-slope form of the line that passes through the given point and with the given slope m.

(-2,1); m=5

Answer 1

Write an equation in​ point-slope form for the given line.

Choose the correct answer below.


y - 4 = - 1/5(x - 2)

y - 2 = 1/5 (x - 4)

y - 2 = -1/5 (x - 4)

y - 4 = 1/5 (x - 2)

Answer 2

The equation in point-slope form is y - y1 = m(x - x1). Substituting (-2,1) for (x1,y1) and 5 for m, we have:

y - 1 = 5(x - (-2))

Simplifying:

y - 1 = 5(x + 2)