SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line containing the point (-5, -8) and slope m = -3

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Question 1143576: Find the equation of the line containing the point (-5, -8) and slope m = -3
Found 2 solutions by math_helper, ikleyn:
Answer by math_helper(2461)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


  y - (-8) = -3 (x - (-5))

   y + 8 = -3(x + 5)    point slope form

   y + 8 = -3x - 15

  

   y = -3x - 23         slope intercept form



   3x + y = -23         standard form 

Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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