SOLUTION: What is the equation if the line passes through (-1,-2) and has a slope of -3/7

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Question 1188584: What is the equation if the line passes through (-1,-2) and has a slope of -3/7
Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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It is  y - (-2) = ,


or, EQUIVALENTLY,  y + 2 = ,


or any other equivalent equation, for example


    7y + 14 = -3x - 3,

or

    3x + 7y = -17.

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