SOLUTION: Write in slope-intercept form the equation of the line that passes through the given point and has the given slope. (-5,-6),m=-3

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Question 595402: Write in slope-intercept form the equation of the line that passes through the given point and has the given slope.
(-5,-6),m=-3
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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y+=+mx%2Bb

-6+=+%28-3%29%28-5%29%2Bb

-6+=+15%2Bb

-6-15+=+b

-21+=+b

b+=+-21

So the equation of the line is y+=+-3x-21