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Write the slope intercept of the equation of the line through (1,-4) with a slope of -2

Write the slope intercept of the equation of the line through (1,-4) with a slope-example-1
User Simeon G
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Answer:

b) y = -2x - 2

Explanation:

y = mx + b

y = -2x+ b

(1,-4)

y = -2x+ b

-4 = -2(1) + b

-4 = -2 + b

+2 +2

-2 = b

y = -2x - 2

I also attached a graph to check the answer.

Hope that helps!

Write the slope intercept of the equation of the line through (1,-4) with a slope-example-1
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