Use the Point-Slope Form to Write an Equation of the Line

question 51

Multiple Choice

Use the point-slope form to write an equation of the line with the slope - 4 and that passes through the point ( -9, 3) . Then write your result in slope-intercept form.

• A) \(y = - 4 x - 32\)
• B) \(y = - 4 x - 31\)
• C) \(y = - 4 x - 33\)
• D) \(y = 4 x - 32\)
• E) \(y = 4 x - 33\)

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