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

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Answer:
y = 3x - 10

Explanation:

The formula for finding equation of line when a point and a slope is given is :


y - y_(1) = m (x - x_(1))


x_(1)=2


y_(1) = -4


m = 3

substituting into the formula , we have


y - (-4) =
3(x-2)


y +4 = 3x - 6


y = 3x - 6 - 4


y = 3x - 10

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