SOLUTION: (-3, -5); m = -2 in point slope form

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Question 1159467: (-3, -5); m = -2 in point slope form
Found 2 solutions by MowMow, ikleyn:
Answer by MowMow(42) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y - y1 = m(x - x1)
y + 5 = -2(x + 3)
y + 5 = -2x -6
y = -2x-11

Answer by ikleyn(52812) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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When a slope "m" and a point (a,b) are given, then the point-slope form equation is

    y - b = m*(x-a).


In your case, the point-slope equation is 

    y + 5 = (-2)*(x+3).      ANSWER


This and only this form.  It is your desired equation.


Do not accept any other answer.

Solved.

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