SOLUTION: find the equation of the line in standard form containing a point P(-3,3) and slope m=-4/3

SOLUTION: find the equation of the line in standard form containing a point P(-3,3) and slope m=-4/3

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Question 207454: find the equation of the line in standard form containing a point P(-3,3) and slope m=-4/3
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P(-3,3) and slope m=-4/3
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I know 2 ways to do these.
1st method
y-y1 = m*(x-x1) where (x1,y1) is the point
y-3 = (-4/3)*(x+3)
y-3 = (-4/3)x - 4
y = -4x/3 - 1
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2nd method
y = mx+b
3 = (-4/3)*-3 + b
b = -1
y = -4x/3 - 1

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