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What is the equation of a line that goes through the point (0,-3) and has a slope of -2 ?

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Answer:

y=-2x-3

Step-by-step explanation: cuz y=mx+b ur slop is -2 and ur y is -3

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For this case we have that the point-slope equation of a line is given by:


y-y_ {0} = m (x-x_ {0})

They tell us that:

The slope,
m = -2

The point,
(x_ {0}, y_ {0}) = (0, -3)

Substituting in the equation:


y - (- 3) = - 2 (x-0)\\y + 3 = -2x

Finally:


y=-2x-3

Answer:


y = -2x-3

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