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Write the linear equation given the point and slope: (3, -5); slope = - 4

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Answer:

y = -4x + 17

Explanation:

We are given the slope, -4, and coordinates (3,-5,) We can write this in point slope form
(y-y1)=m(x-x1)because we don't have our y intercept.


(y-5)=-4(x-3)

Solve for y, first distribute -4


(y-5)=-4x+12

Add 5 to both sides


y=-4x+17

Thus, in slope intercept form we have y = -4x + 17

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