SOLUTION: A line passes through the point(-6,-8) and has a slope of 2 . Write an equation for this line

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Question 314947: A line passes through the point(-6,-8) and has a slope of 2 . Write an equation for this line
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the point-slope form of a line,
y-yp=m%28x-xp%29
y-%28-8%29=2%28x-%28-6%29%29
y%2B8=2%28x%2B6%29
y=2x%2B12-8
highlight%28y=2x%2B4%29