SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line containing the point (-5, -8) and slope m = -3

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Question 1143576: Find the equation of the line containing the point (-5, -8) and slope m = -3
Found 2 solutions by math_helper, ikleyn:
Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
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  y - (-8) = -3 (x - (-5))

   y + 8 = -3(x + 5)    point slope form

   y + 8 = -3x - 15

  

   y = -3x - 23         slope intercept form



   3x + y = -23         standard form

Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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    - Find the slope of a straight line in a coordinate plane passing through two given points
    - Equation for a straight line having a given slope and passing through a given point (*)
    - Solving problems related to the slope of a straight line
    - Equation for a straight line in a coordinate plane passing through two given points
    - Equation for a straight line parallel to a given line and passing through a given point
    - Equation for a straight line perpendicular to a given line and passing through a given point
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