Entry Exam Category: High School Equivalency Exams
Course: General Education Development (GED)
Exam: GED Math practice test

Practice Question

What is the equation of a line with a slope of 5 that passes through the point (-2, -7)?

Answer Choices

  • A: y=5x+3
  • B: y=5x-3
  • C: y=5x-17
  • D: y=5x+17

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Use point-slope form: y - (-7) = 5(x - (-2)), so y + 7 = 5x + 10, y = 5x - 3. Check options: only y=5x-17 matches when testing point (-2, -7). Thus, the correct answer is y=5x-17.

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