point-slope form of the line that passes through (-8, 2) and is parallel to a line with a slope of -8
A general equation of a straight line is given by
(y - y1)/(x - x1) = m
using the given data,
(y - 2) / (x - (-8)) = -8
y - 2 = (-8)(x + 8)
y - 2 = -8x - 64
y = -8x - 62