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Write an equation and point slope form for the given point and slope:

Point: (4,-6)
Slope: 2​

Write an equation and point slope form for the given point and slope: Point: (4,-6) Slope-example-1

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Answer:


\displaystyle y + 6 = 2(x - 4)

Step-by-step explanation:

In the Point-Slope Formula [y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)], all the negative symbols give the OPPOSITE terms of what they really are, so be EXTREMELY CAREFUL inserting the coordinates into the formula with their CORRECT SIGNS.

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