SOLUTION: A line passes through the point (2,3) and has a slope of -8 . Write an equation for this line.
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Question 724657: A line passes through the point (2,3) and has a slope of -8 . Write an equation for this line.
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, stanbon:
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the point-slope form:
 )
where )
are the coordinates of the given point and 
is the given slope.
John
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My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A line passes through the point (2,3) and has a slope of -8 .
Write an equation for this line.
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Form: y = mx + b
Substitute for x,y and m ; solve for "b":
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3 = -8*2 + b
b = 19
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Answer: y = -8x+19
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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