What is the equation of the line that has a slope of -4 and passes through the point (2, 3)?

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If
m=-4

and a point is
(2,3)

y=mx+b

3=(-4)(2)+b using the point and the slope

3=-8+b

b=8+3

b=11

Therefore, the equation of the line will be
y=-4x+11

Drew Wills answered Oct 30, 2023

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