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Write the equation of the line that goes through the point (-2,3) and has a slope of -4​

Write the equation of the line that goes through the point (-2,3) and has a slope-example-1
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Answer:

y=-4x-5

Explanation:

Use the equation of the line formula, y=mx+b

since we know that the slope is -4, we just have to find b

plug the points into the equation, y=-4x+b

(3)=-4(-2)+b

simplify

3=8+b

subtract 8 from both sides

b=-5

plug b into the equation

y=-4x-5

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