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Write an equation in point-slope form for the line that passes through the

point with the given slope.
(-6, -3), m = -1

User KallDrexx
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(y-(-3)) =-1(x - (-6) )
(y +3) =- (x+6)
User Freddy Bonda
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Answer:

( y + 3 ) = - ( x + 6 )

Explanation:

The Equation of Line in Point-Slope Form is


(y-y_1)=m(x-x_1)\\where\ m \is \ the \ slope\ and \ (x_1 , y_1) \ is \ any \ point \ on \ the \ line

So by Substitution by the Givens

( y - (-3) ) = -1( x - (-6) )

( y + 3 ) = - ( x + 6 )

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