SOLUTION: How do I do (8,-4) m=3 writing an equation of the line that passes through

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Question 923474: How do I do (8,-4) m=3 writing an equation of the line that passes through
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***Using point-slope form, y+-+y%5B1%5D+=+m%28x+-+x%5B1%5D%29 P(8,-4)
y + 4 = 3(x-8)
y = 3x -28
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3x - y = 28 In Standard Form
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m = -3/4
y + 4 = (-3/4)(x-8)
y + 4 = (-3/4)x + 6
y = (-3/4)x + 2
0r...Multiplying thru by 4 and arranging...
3x + 4y = 8 In Standard Form