Find the equation of the straight line with gradient -3 passing through the point (2, -1).

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: D.

  1. Step 1: Point-slope formula: . Step 2. Substitute and : . Step 3. Rearrange: . **Answer: . Why not the others:** negates the slope.

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