Find an Equation of the Line Having the Specified Slope

question 12

Multiple Choice

Find an equation of the line having the specified slope and containing the indicated point. Write your answer in
slope-intercept form.
-m = -8; (0, 5.2)

• A)y = -8x + 5.2
• B)y = 5.2x - 8
• C)y = -8x - 5.2
• D)y = 5.2x + 8

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