SOLUTION: What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-3,2) and has a slope of -3

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Question 1167030: What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-3,2) and has a slope of -3
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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source):
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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-3,2) and has a slope of -3
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Use y-y1 = m*(x-x1) where m = slope and (x1,y1) is the point.
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For "an equation" not "the equation."

Answer by ikleyn(52802)   (Show Source):
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    - Equation for a straight line having a given slope and passing through a given point

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