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Write an equation in point slope form through the point (3,-1) with a slope of 2

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Answer:


y+1 = 2 (x -3)

Explanation:

Point slope form is


y - y_(1)=m(x-x_(1))

The points you have are (3, -1). The 3 is
x_(1) and the -1 is
y_(1)

The slope, m, is 2.

Plugin the numbers for the variables.


y - -1 = 2 (x -3)\\y + 1 = 2 (x - 3)

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