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Write the equation of the line thay passes through the point (2,-1) and has a slope of -3​

User Derby
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Answer:

Explanation:

use the point slope equation.

y-y1 = m(x-x1)

the point is (x1, y1) = (2, -1)

the slope is m = -3

y+1 = -3( x-2)

y = -3x +6-1

y = -3x +5

User Kilhoffer
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Answer:

Y = -3x -1

Explanation:

Y = mx + b

Y is the y intercept (x,y) always graph on y axis

M is the slope

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