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What is the point slope form of the line with slope −14 that passes through the point (−2, 9)?

What is the point slope form of the line with slope −14 that passes through the point-example-1
User Glenninboston
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Answer:

It's option B.

Explanation:

y - 9 = -14(x + 2)

User Charles Sprayberry
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Answer:

y - 9 = -14 (x + 2)

Explanation:

Point-slope form --> y - y1 = m ( x - x1)

slope = -14

y1 = 9

x1 = -2

Let's put the values all together:

y - 9 = -14 (x - - 2)

y - 9 = -14 (x + 2) ---> final answer

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