Write an equation of the line that passes through (-1, 3) and has a slope of -4

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JastinBall · Answer 1 · 2021-07-10T22:45:04+0000

Answer:

y = -4x - 1

Explanation:

We are given the slope so we can find the y intercept using slope intercept [ y = mx + b ]

y = -4x + b

3 = -4(-1) + b

3 = 4 + b

-1 = b

Now, put everything we know and solved for back into the formula.

y = -4x - 1

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