SOLUTION: Find the equation for the line that passes through (8,3) that has slope -1. Give your answer in point slope form. You do not need to simplify.

Question 1195423: Find the equation for the line that passes through (8,3) that has slope -1. Give your answer in point slope form. You do not need to simplify.
Answer by ikleyn(52787) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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y-3 = (-1)*(x-8). ANSWER

Solved.

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Explanation on HOW TO do:

    1)  Since x-coordinate is 8, you write (x-8) in the right side.


    2)  Since y-coordinate is 3, you write y-3 in the left side.


    3)  Since the slope is -1, you use the factor (-1) at (x-8) in the right side.

It works for every/any/each similar problem.

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- Equation for a straight line having a given slope and passing through a given point
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