SOLUTION: what is the equation of a line through the point ( -2, 3 ) and a slope of 4

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Question 1171455: what is the equation of a line through the point ( -2, 3 ) and a slope of 4
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Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)   (Show Source):
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what is the equation of a line through the point ( -2, 3 ) and a slope of 4
:
x=-2, y=3, m=4
Using the slope/intercept form mx + b = y, replace x, y, and m
4(-2) + b = 3
-8 + b = 3
b = 3 + 8
b = 11
the equation
y = 4x + 11

Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source):
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