SOLUTION: Write the equation in slope-intercept form of the line that has a slope of -3 and contains the point (4, -5).

Question 426585: Write the equation in slope-intercept form of the line that has a slope of -3 and contains the point (4, -5).
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi

Using point-slope formula, , equation of the line

 to find the equation of a line with slope m and  on the line.

line that has a slope of -3 and contains the point (4, -5).

 y + 5 = -3(x-4)

 y = -3x + 7  OR 3x+y = 7 

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