SOLUTION: a line has a slope of -2 and passes through the point (4,-3) ii you were asked to write an equation for this line, which form would be the easiest to begin with? why

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Question 992499: a line has a slope of -2 and passes through the point (4,-3)
ii you were asked to write an equation for this line, which form would be the easiest to begin with? why

Answer by Timnewman(323)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi dear,
Since the slope of the line is given as -2 and the point through which the line passes,Then,
Use This formula

Wher m=-2,
x1=4,y1=-3
then,
y+3=-2(x-4)
y+3=-2x+8
y=-2x+5--->as required

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