SOLUTION: Find an equation of the line satisfying the given conditions: 10. (a)The slope is -2 and through the point (-4,3); (b)through the two points (3,1) and (-5,4)

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Question 644211: Find an equation of the line satisfying the given conditions:
10. (a)The slope is -2 and through the point (-4,3);
(b)through the two points (3,1) and (-5,4)

Answer by unlockmath(1688) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hello,
We know this:
y=mx+b
Plug in the values:
3=-2(-4)+b
Solve:
b=-5
Now we know:
y=-2x-5
I'll let you solve the other two.
RJ
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