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Find an equation of the line described. Write the equation in slope-intercept form.With slope of -2 through (0,4)the equation of the line is y=0

Find an equation of the line described. Write the equation in slope-intercept form-example-1
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Answer:

y = -2x + 4

Explanations:

The equation of the line having a slope m, and passing through the point (x₁, y₁) is given as:

y - y₁ = m (x - x₁)

From the description given:

The line passes through the point (0, 4)

That is, x₁ = 0, y₁ = 4

The slope of the line, m = -2

Substitute x₁ = 0, y₁ = 4, and m = -2 into the equation y - y₁ = m (x - x₁)

y - 4 = -2 (x - 0)

y - 4 = -2(x)

y - 4 = -2x

y = -2x + 4

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