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6.Write the equation of the line in slope-intercept form that has a slope of -4 and passes through the point (-1, -3).

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Answer:

y = - 4x - 7

Explanation:

Line is passing through the point (-1, - 3) and has a slope (m) = - 4


y - ( - 3) = - 4 \{x - ( - 1) \} \\ \\ y + 3 = - 4(x + 1) \\ \\ y + 3 = - 4x - 4 \\ \\ y = - 4x - 4 - 3 \\ \\ y = - 4x - 7

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