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Write an equation of the line that
passes through (-1,2) with a slope
of 4​

User Mtb
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2 = 4(-1) + b
2 = -4 + b
+4 +4
6 = b

Your equation is y=4x + 6
User Gerardnimo
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Answer:

y = 4x - 6

Explanation:

(1, -2) ; Slope (m) = 4

Equation of the line : y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

y - [-2] = 4(x - 1)

y + 2 = 4x - 4

y = 4x - 4 - 2

y = 4x - 6

User Peter Lang
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