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Please, write an equation in point-slope form of the line through point J(4,1) with slope -4

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Answer:


y=-4x+17

Explanation:

slope (
m)
= -4

Using equation:
y-y_1=m(x-x_1)

Substituting
m=-4 and point (4, 1):
y-1=-4(x-4)

Therefore:
y=-4x+17

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