SOLUTION: I am asked to write an equation of the line that passes through the given points. Use the first point to write the equation. Here is what is given: (0,0), (4, -12)

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Question 825335: I am asked to write an equation of the line that passes through the given points. Use the first point to write the equation. Here is what is given: (0,0), (4, -12)
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
slope
m=(-12-0)/(4-0)
m=-3
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y=-3x