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Write an equation in point-slope form for the line through the given point with the given slope:

(4, -6); m= 3/5

User PaulBinder
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Answer:

y + 6= 3/5(x - 4).

y - 6= 3/5(x + 4).

Explanation:

Gradpoint

User Zincorp
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The point-slope form:


y-y_1=m(x-x_1)

We have the point (4, -6) and the slope m = 3/5. Substitute:


y-(-6)=(3)/(5)(x-4)\\\\\boxed{y+6=(3)/(5)(x-4)}

User SuperDeclarative
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