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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (8,-4) and has a slope of 3?

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Answer: The equation of a line that passes through the point (8,-4) and has a slope of 3 is y = 3x - 28.

Explanation:

y = -4, x = 8

By putting above values in equation (i)

-4 = 3 (8) + b

-4 = 24 + b

-28 = b

b = -28

y = 3x - 28

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