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Write the point-slope form of the line that passes through (6, 1) and is parallel to a line with a slope of -3. Include all of

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Answer:

y - 1 = -3(x - 6)

Explanation:

Use the point-slope equation:

y - b = m(x - a)

where the line passes through the point (a, b) and has slope m:

y - 1 = -3(x - 6)

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