SOLUTION: Write an equation of the line that passes through the point (-1,-4) and has slope 3. Then write the equation using function notation.

Question 1053847: Write an equation of the line that passes through the point (-1,-4) and has slope 3. Then write the equation using function notation.
Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the slope - intercept form
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y = mx + b where m is the slope and b is the y intercept
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y = 3x + b
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now use the point coordinates (-1, -4)
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-4 = 3(-1) + b
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b = -4 + 3 = -1
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f(x) = 3x - 1
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