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What is a pointslope equation of the line with slope -12 that goes through the point (5, 3) ?

What is a pointslope equation of the line with slope -12 that goes through the point-example-1
User Rob Falck
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Answer:


\textsf{D)} \quad y-3=-12(x-5)

Explanation:

The point-slope form of a linear equation is:


y-y_1=m(x-x_1)

where:

  • m is the slope.
  • (x₁, y₁) is a point on the line.

Given values:

  • m = -12
  • (x₁, y₁) = (5, 3)

Substitute the given slope and point into the formula to write a point-slope equation of the line:


\large\boxed{y-3=-12(x-5)}

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