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Write an equation in point-slope form for the line with a slope of -9 that passes through (-1,-3)

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Answer:


y+3=-9(x+1)

Explanation:

The formula for point slope is:
y-y1=m(x-x1)

When:

m = slope

(x1,y1) = the point on the graph

-9 is the slope, so it replaces m. x1 is -1, and y1 is -3.

Plug in the values:


y-(-3)=-9(x-(-1)) OR
y+3=-9(x+1)

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