What is the equation of the line with slope -2 passing through the point (1, -3)?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Given:
Point = (1, −3)
Slope = −2
By the formula:
Point-slope form
y − y₁ = m(x − x₁)
y − (−3) = −2(x − 1)
y + 3 = −2x + 2
y = −2x − 1