Write an Equation for the Line Described $m = - 5$

question 258

Multiple Choice

Write an equation for the line described. Give your answer in slope-intercept form.
- $m = - 5$ , through $( - 5,6 )$

• A) \(y = - 5 x + 26\)
• B) \(y = - 5 x - 19\)
• C) \(5 x + y = 19\)
• D) \(y = 5 x - 17\)

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