SOLUTION: what is the equation of a line through the point ( 1,3 ) and a slope of -2

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Question 1171454: what is the equation of a line through the point ( 1,3 ) and a slope of -2
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You could start with the formula for slope of a line.


Do what you need for the form you want.

Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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    - Equation for a straight line having a given slope and passing through a given point
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