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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (4,-3) and has a slope of 1?

User Kalpana
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Answer:

y= x-7

Explanation:

General equation of a line is y=mx+b , where m is the slope

In our case slope is m= 1 , so the equation is y= x+b

One of the points is given (4, -3) so it needs to check with our equation since it belongs to the line, so will use it to find b the y-intercept

y = x+b

-3 = 4 + b, substitute (x=4, y= -3)

-3-4 = b, subtract 4 from both sides

-7 = b, combine like terms

The equation of the line that passes through the point (4,-3) and has a slope of 1 is y= x-7

User Alex Recarey
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Answer:

y = x -1

Explanation:

m = 1

Slope intercept form: y = mx +b

y = 1x + b

Plugin x = 4 and y = -3 in the above equation

-3 = 4 + b

-3 -4 = b

b = -7

Equation of the line: y =x - 7

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