What is the equation of a line that has a slope of -3, and passes through the point (-4,8)

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Answer:

y = -3x - 4

Explanation:

(8-y)/(-4-x) = (-3)/(1)

$y = 11\\x = -5$

(-5,111)

y = -3x + b

8 = -3(-4) + b

8 = 12 + b

b = -4

y = -3x - 4

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