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Answer:

C.
y+4=-3(x-3)

Explanation:

The point-slope format is a way to represent the equation of a line. It involves using a point on the line and relating it to the slope in such a way that one can find any point on the line using the equation. One is asked to find the equation of a line in point-slope form. The general format for the point-slope form of a line is the following;


y-h=m(x-k)

Where the point on the line that is being used is (
h,k). The parameter (
m) represents the slope or rate of change in the line. The slope is often referred to as the (
(rise)/(run)) and can be found using the following formula.


(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

Where (
x_1,y_1) and (
x_2,y_2) are points on the line. As one can see the following points can be found on the line:


(3,-4), (0, 5)

Substitute these points into the slope formula and solve for the slope;


(y_2-y_1)/(x_2-x_1)

=
((5)-(-4))/((0)-(3))

=
(5+4)/(0-3)\\

=
(9)/(-3)

=
-3

Now substitute the slope into the given formula. As per the problem, one is supposed to use the point (
3, -4) in the formula.


y-h=m(x-k)

Substitute the slope;


y-h=-3(x-k)

Substitute the point;


y+4=-3(x-3)

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