passing through the ordered pair (-7,1) with slope -2

Question

needing the problem explained step by step . I am kinda lost I have like 10 more problems like this. if I could just help with it . thanks and please .

Answer 1

In point-slope form, the equation is

 

y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

 

m = -2

x₁ = -7

y₁ = 1

 

Plug in the numbers to get the equation.  You can then convert to slope-intercept form or standard form.