Question 12 • CMS 2026-2027 NC Math 1 CREDIT RECOVERY
The function f(x) = -5x + 2 has slope -5, and the given point is (-2, 12). Using point-slope form, y - y₁ = m(x - x₁), gives y - 12 = -5(x - (-2)), or y - 12 = -5(x + 2). This matches choice D.
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