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Enter an equation in point-slope form for the line. slope is 3 (-9,-1) in on the line.

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answer

y=3x+27

Explanation:

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

simplify

y + 1 = 3(x + 9)

distributive property

y + 1 = (3 * x) + (3 * 9)

simplify

y + 1 = 3x + 27

subtract 1 from both sides

y + 1 - 1 = 3x + 27 - 1

simplify

y = 3x + 26

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