Use the Given Conditions to Write an Equation for the Line

question 164

Multiple Choice

Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in slope-intercept form.
-Slope $= - 2$ , passing through $( 3,8 )$

• A) \(y = - 2 x + 14\)
• B) \(y = - 2 x - 14\)
• C) \(y - 8 = - 2 x - 3\)
• D) \(y - 8 = x - 3\)

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