Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through (2,-2)

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Tasjapr · Answer 1 · 2019-11-08T02:57:47+0000

The slope-intercept form:

y=mx+b

m - slope

b - y-intercept

We have the point (2, -2). Substitute:

-2=2m+b subtract 2a from both sides

$-2m-2=b\to b=-2m-2$

Answer:
y=mx-2m-2=mx-2(m+1)