Question

What is an equation of the line that passes through the point (3,-8) and has a slope of -2
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Answer 1

y = -2x - 2

Explanation:

Given:

m = -2

Slope-intercept:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

y + 8 = -2(x - 3)

y + 8 = -2x + 6

y = -2x - 2