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What is the equation of the line through (7, -1) with slope -3?

a. y - 1 = -3(x - 7)
b. y + 1 = -3(x - 7)
c. y - 1 = -3(x + 7)
d. y + 1 = 3(x - 7)

User Takao
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Answer: The Answer is b.

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User Mortb
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Point slope is y-y1=m(x-x1) where m is slope and x1 and y1 are the given x and y values.

y-(-1)=-3(x-7)
y+1=-3(x-7)

Final answer: B
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