Find the Point-Slope Equation for the Line with the Given $= - \frac { 2 } { 5 } ;$

question 46

Multiple Choice

Find the point-slope equation for the line with the given properties.
-Slope $= - \frac { 2 } { 5 } ;$ line passes through the point $( 4,5 )$

• A) \(y - 5 = - \frac { 2 } { 5 } ( x + 4 )\)
• B) \(y - 5 = \frac { 2 } { 5 } ( x - 4 )\)
• C) \(y + 5 = - \frac { 2 } { 5 } ( x + 4 )\)
• D) \(y - 5 = - \frac { 2 } { 5 } ( x - 4 )\)

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