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What is the equation of a line with a slope of -2 that passes through the point, (-2,12)? A. y = -2x + 4 B. y = -2x + 6 C. y = -2x + 8 D. y = 4x - 2
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What is the equation of a line with a slope of -2 that passes through the point, (-2,12)?

A. y = -2x + 4
B. y = -2x + 6
C. y = -2x + 8
D. y = 4x - 2

User Xern
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Answer:

c. y=-2x+8

Explanation:

slope(m)=-2

points(x,y)=(-2,12)

the equation of given line is

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-12=-2(x+2)

y=-2x-2+12

y=-2x+8

is the required equation.

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