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What is the equation of the line that passes through the (1,3) And has a slope of -3

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Answer: Y=-3x+6

Explanation:

First, you want to plug in the numbers you do know to the equation Y=mx+b

3 = -3(1) +B

Then multipy -3 x 1, and move it to the other side so it looks like:

3+3=B

Then format it without the X and Y plugged in so it would be

Y=-3x+6

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