A line with slope −2 passes through the point (−2,3). What is the equation of the line?

Zigii Wong asked Nov 17, 2023

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Zigii Wong asked Nov 17, 2023

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Answer:

y - 3 = -2(x + 2)

Explanation:

You have a point and a slope so you put it in point slope form. The formula for point slope form is y - y1 = m(x - x1).

m is slope

Mael answered Nov 23, 2023

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