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Write the equation of a line with slope of -1/4 and contains the point (4,-3)

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Answer:

y = -1/4x -2

Explanation:

We can use the slope intercept form of a line

y = mx+b where m is the slope and b is the y intercept

y = -1/4x +b

Substitute the point into the equation

-3 = -1/4(4) +b

-3 = -1 +b

Add 1 to each side

-3 +1 = -1 +1 b

-2 =b

y = -1/4x -2

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