Linear equations in two variables SAT question

Choice C is correct. An equation of a line can be written in the form $y=mx+b$, where $m$ is the slope of the line and $(0,b)$ is the y-intercept of the line. The line shown passes through the point $(0,-8)$, so $b=-8$. The line shown also passes through the point $(-8,0)$. The slope, $m$, of a line passing through two points $(x_1,y_1)$ and $(x_2,y_2)$ can be calculated using the equation $m=\frac{y_2-y_1}{x_2-x_1}$. For the points $(0,-8)$ and $(-8,0)$, this gives $m=\frac{(-8)-0}{0-(-8)}$, or $m=-1$. Substituting $-8$ for $b$ and $-1$ for $m$ in $y=mx+b$ yields $y=(-1)x+(-8)$, or $y=-x-8$. Therefore, an equation of the graph shown is $y=-x-8$.

Choice A is incorrect. This is an equation of a line with a slope of $-2$, not $-1$.

Choice B is incorrect. This is an equation of a line with a slope of $1$, not $-1$.

Choice D is incorrect. This is an equation of a line with a slope of $2$, not $-1$.