Answer: y + 1 = -6(x-2)
Step-by-step explanation:
First find the slop with m = y2 - y1 / x2 - x1
-7 - (-1)/ 5 - 2 = -6
-7 + 1 / 5 -2 = -6
m = -6
Then use the point slope form y - y1 = m(x - x1) with coordinates (2, -1)
y - (-1) = -6(x - 2)
y + 1 = -6(x-2)
