Question

A line passes through the point (4,2) and has a slope of -5/2. Write an equation in point-slope form for this line.

Answer 1

Answer:

2y+5x-24=0

Step-by-step explanation:

m(slope)=-5/2, x1=4, y1=2

from m=y-y1/x-x1

-5/2=y-2/x-4

2(y-2)=-5(x-4)

2y-4=-5x+20

2y+5x-4-20=0

2y+5x-24=0