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Write an equation in standard form for the line that passes through (4, 4) and has a x-intercept of 3?

PLEASE HELP AS SOON AS POSSIBLE 4/19/2021

User Nevf
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Answer:

y=4(x-3)

Explanation:

if x=3, subtract 3 from each side to get x-3=0

point (4, 4). That is, when x=4, y=4.

Plug those in and solve for a.

y=a(x-3)

4=a(4-3)

4=a(1)

4=a

Thus,

y=4(x-3)

User Arjun Ajith
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