Question

Write the point-slope form equation of a line that passes through (-5,7) with a slope of -2.(1 point)
Responses

y−7=−2(x+5)

y minus 7 is equal to negative 2 times open paren x plus 5 close paren

y+7=−2(x−5)

y plus 7 is equal to negative 2 times open paren x minus 5 close paren

y+5=−2(x−7)

y plus 5 is equal to negative 2 times open paren x minus 7 close paren

y−5=−2(x+7)

y minus 5 is equal to negative 2 times open paren x plus 7 close paren

Answer 1

y − 7 = −2(x + 5)

Using point-slope: y − y1 = m(x − x1) with (x1,y1) = (−5,7) gives y − 7 = −2(x − (−5)) = −2(x + 5).