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Write the equation for a line with a slope of −3 containing the point (3,−5)
y=

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Answer:

y=-3x+4

Explanation:


m = (y2 - y1)/(x2 - x1) \\ m(x - x1) = (y - y1) \\ - 3(3 - x) = ( - 5 - y) \\ - 9 + 3x = - 5 - y \\ y = - 3x + 4

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