SOLUTION: Write the equation in slope-intercept form of the line that has a slope of -3 and contains the point (4, -5).

Question 255724: Write the equation in slope-intercept form of the line that has a slope of -3 and contains the point (4, -5).
Found 2 solutions by Fombitz, EMStelley:
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the point-slope form of a line with point (xp, yp) and slope m:

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Answer by EMStelley(208) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If you have slope, m, and a point (x1,y1), the equation is:
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
So we have
y - (-5) = -3(x - 4)
y + 5 = -3x + 12
y = -3x + 7
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