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Write in point-slope form an equation of the line that passes through the point (3, −5) with slope −4.

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Y-y1=m(x-x1)
Point slope form y + 5=-4 times (x-3)
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Answer:

y+5=-4(x-3)

Explanation:

Point-slope formula: y-y1=m(x-x1)

Replace the x1 and y1 with your x and y values in the coordinate point. Replace the m with your slope.

y--5=-4(x-3)

Two negatives make a positive.

y+5=-4(x-3)

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