SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line that passes through point (�4, �17) with a slope of 3.

Question 124919: Write the equation of the line that passes through point (�4, �17) with a slope of 3.
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, stanbon:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The general equation of a straight line is
where is the slope
and is the y-intercept
I know the slope, and a certain point P(-4, -17)

solve for

The equation is
answer
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the equation of the line that passes through point (�4, �17) with a slope of 3.
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Line form is y = mx + b
You are given x,y and m; solve for b:
-1 = 3*-4 + b
b = 11
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EQUATION:
y = 3x + 11
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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