Write an Equation of the Line Satisfying the Given Conditions $( 15 , - 2 )$

question 373

Multiple Choice

Write an equation of the line satisfying the given conditions. Write the answer in slope-intercept form.
-The line passes through the point $( 15 , - 2 )$ and has a slope of $\frac { 2 } { 5 }$ .

• A) \(y = \frac { 2 } { 5 } x + 15\)
• B) \(y = \frac { 2 } { 5 } x + 22\)
• C) \(y = \frac { 2 } { 5 } x - 8\)
• D) \(y = - \frac { 2 } { 5 } x - 8\)

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