SOLUTION: Write the equation for a line having a slope of -3 and going through the point (5, -1)

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Question 1169466: Write the equation for a line having a slope of -3 and going through the point (5, -1)
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, Boreal:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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Points (x,y) on a line and one of the points is (5,-1).
Know SLOPE for line in cartesian plane...

%28y-%28-1%29%29%2F%28x-5%29=-3-----------you know what to do from here.

Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
point slope formula y-y1=m(x-x1) m slope and (x1, y1) point
y+1=-3(x-5)
y=-3x+14