SOLUTION: what is the slope point for the line given point that has been given (5,8);m=-3

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Question 277163: what is the slope point for the line given point that has been given
(5,8);m=-3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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what is the slope point for the line given point that has been given
(5,8);m=-3
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Form: y = mx + b
You are given m=-3
You are given y = 8 when x = 5
Substitute and solve for "b:
8 = -3*5 + b
8 = -15 + b
b = 23
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Equation:
y = -3x + 23
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Cheers,
Stan H.