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Find the equation of the line whose slope is -3 and which passes through the point (-5, 3)

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Answer:

y=-3x-12

Explanation:

Plug into equation y=mx+b

3=(-3)-5+b

Simplify

3=15+b

Subtract 15 from both sides

-12=b

Add slope and y-intercept into base equation

y=-3x-12

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