The given equation is expressed as
y + 1 = - 3(x - 4)
The first step is to expand the bracket by multiplying each term inside the bracket by the term outside. It becomes
y + 1 = - 3x + 12
3x + y = 12 - 1
3x + y = 11
A = 3
B = 1
C = 11
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