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Write the equation of the line that passes through the point (2, -1) and has a slope of -3.

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Answer:

Y=-3x+5

Explanation:

slope is -3/1

Slope is Rise/Run

meaning 3 down and 1 right

so in this case the down means the Y-axis

and the right means the x-axis

so lets put out some points.

(2,-1)

Then 1 right and down 3

(3, -4)

(4,-7)

and soo on, but we want to fin the point where x is zero.

Why?

Because that is where the y-Intercept is at.

Slope Intercept form is y=mx+b

Where m is the slope

And b is the y- Intercept

Soooo

Let's work backwards

Instead of Right 1 and Down 3 lets do

Left 1 and Up 3

And we will be starting with our original point

(2,-1)

then left 1, Up 3

2-1=1

-1+3=2

soo...

(1,2)

then again

(0,5)

That is our Y-intercept.

Now lets put all of it together.

Y=Mx+B

M=Slope

B=Y-Intercept

Y=-3x+5

You're welcome...

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