Question

The point-slope form of a line that has a slope of –2 and passes through point (5, –2) is shown below.

y + 2 = negative 2 (x minus 5)

What is the equation in slope-intercept form?
y = negative 2 x + 12
y = negative 2 x + 8
y = negative 2 x minus 7
y = negative 2 x minus 3

Answer 1

Start with y + 2 = -2(x - 5).

Distribute: y + 2 = -2x + 10.

Subtract 2: y = -2x + 8.

So the correct choice is: y = -2x + 8.