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A line intersects the point (3,-4)and has a slope of 17 .what is the slope - intercept equation for this line?

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Answer:

The slope - intercept equation for this line is y = 17x - 55

Explanation:

The general form of the slope-intercept form is

y = mx +b

where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

We are given slope m = 17

we need to find b the y-intercept.

To find y-intercept we would use point(3,-4) and formula

y = -4

x = 3

m = 17

b=?

y = mx + b

-4 = (17)(3) + b

-4 = 51 + b

b = -4 -51

b = -55

So, y-intercept is -55

The slope - intercept equation for this line is y = 17x - 55

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