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Write an equation of the line that passes through point (-1, 5) and has the slope
m = 4.

User Luqi
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Answer: 4x - y + 9 = 0

Explanation:

User Blithe
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Explanation:

Given

Slope (m) = 4

Point ( -1 , 5)

Now the equation of line is

y - y1 = m ( x - x1)

y - 5 = 4 ( x + 1)

y - 5 = 4x + 4

4x + 4 - y + 5= 0

4x - y + 9 = 0

which is the required equation

User Joe Heyming
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