Use the Given Conditions to Write an Equation for the Line

question 56

Multiple Choice

Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in slope-intercept form.
-Passing through $( 1 , - 8 )$ and $( - 7,8 )$

• A) \(y + 8 = - 2 ( x - 1 )\)
• B) \(y = m x - 6\)
• C) \(y = - 2 x - 6\)
• D) \(y = 2 x - 6\)

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