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Write the equation of the line that passes through (3, −2) and has a slope of 4 in point-slope form.

is it A)y+2=4(x-3)
B)y-3=4(x+2)
C)x-3=4(y+2)
D)x=2=4(y-3)

User Dorcas
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Answer: A) y+2=4(x-3)

Explanation:

Point slope form of equation is y - y1 = m(x - x1).

The point has coordinates (3, -2) and the slope is 4,then the point slope equation is y-(-2)=4(x-3). Then simplify to get y+2=4(x-3).

P.S. the slope is m and the coordinates go in the y and x with the one.

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