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Write an equation in point slope form of the line with the slope of 4 that passes through (-2,-5)

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Answer:

y=4x+3

Explanation:

m =4


(-2,-5)=(x_1,y_1)

Substitute values into slope intercept form


y-y_1=m(x-x_1)\\\\y-(-5)=4(x-(-2))\\\\y+5=4(x+2)\\\\y+5=4x+8\\\\y=4x+8-5\\\\y=4x+3

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