SOLUTION: Write an equation in slope-intercept for: slope -2, passes through (-4,6)

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Question 339541: Write an equation in slope-intercept for: slope -2, passes through (-4,6)
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Use the point-slope formula.
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
Let m = slope
So, m = -2
Let y1 = 6
Let x1 = -4
y - 6 = -2(x -(-4))
y - 6 = -2(x + 4)
y - 6 = -2x - 8
y = -2x - 8 + 6
y = -2x - 2
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