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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (2, -4) and has a
slope of 2

User Erdnase
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Answer:

y = 2x - 8 OR 4 - 2x = -4 - y

Explanation:

Use the point-slope form m(x₁-x₂) = (y₁-y₂); m means slope

plug in your numbers:

2(2-x₂) = (-4-y₂)

4 - 2x = -4 - y

or to put it into Y=mx + b:

y = 2x + 8

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