SOLUTION: Use the point-slope formula to write an equation of the line with slope 12 that goes through the point (–1,4).

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Question 890994: Use the point-slope formula to write an equation of the line with slope 12 that goes through the point (–1,4).
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
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The point-slope formula is
y-y%5B0%5D=m%28x-x%5B0%5D%29
substitute m=12 - slope, x%5B0%5D=-1, y%5B0%5D=4 - coordinates of the point
y-4=12%28x-%28-1%29%29
y-4=12%28x%2B1%29
y-4=12x%2B12
y=12x%2B12%2B4
y=12x%2B16
Answer: y=12x%2B16