SOLUTION: For the following problem, the slope and one point on a line are given. Use the point-slope form to find the equation of the line. Write your answer in slope-intercept form. (&#87

Question 967714: For the following problem, the slope and one point on a line are given. Use the point-slope form to find the equation of the line. Write your answer in slope-intercept form.
(−12, 2) m = − 1/3

Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

the point-slope form to find the equation of the line:
where is a slope and is y-intercept
if given

point (,) and , then we have
...solve for

so, your equation is

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