SOLUTION: what would the equation be with these characteristics slope=-3 point=(3,5)

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Question 320774: what would the equation be with these characteristics slope=-3 point=(3,5)
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Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the point-slope form:



where is the given slope and are the coordinates of the given point.

to get AN equation with the given characteristics. You cannot find THE equation , because there are an infinite number of ways to represent any given line.

John


Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
what would the equation be with these characteristics slope=-3 point=(3,5)
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m = -3
Use y = mx + b and the point to find the y-intercept, b.
5 = (-3)*3 + b
b = 14
--- y = -3x + 14