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Write an equation for the line, in point slope form given the following information

Slope = 1/4 contains the point (8,-3)

User Jack Dre
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Answer:

y+3=1/4(x-8)

simplified -> y+3=1/4x-2

Explanation:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-(-3)=1/4(x-8)

y+3=1/4(x-8)

If you want it to be further simplified

y+3=1/4x-2

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