SOLUTION: Write in slope-intercept form the equation of the line that passes through the given point and has the given slope. (1,8),m=-4

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Question 595404: Write in slope-intercept form the equation of the line that passes through the given point and has the given slope.
(1,8),m=-4
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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y+=+mx%2Bb

8+=+%28-4%29%281%29%2Bb

8+=+-4%2Bb

8%2B4+=+b

12+=+b

b+=+12

So the equation of the line is y+=+-4x%2B12