SOLUTION: Write the point slope form of an equation for a line that passes through each point with the given slope 1. (2,2),m = -3

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Question 242478: Write the point slope form of an equation for a line that passes through each point with the given slope

1. (2,2),m = -3

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Write the point slope form of an equation for a line that passes through each point with the given slope
1. (2,2),m = -3
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Form: y = mx + b
Solve for "m" and for "b"
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You are told that m = -3
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You are told that y=2 when x = 2.
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Substitute into the Form to solve for "b":
2 = -3*2 + b
2 = -6 + b
b = 8
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Equation:
y = -3x + 8
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Cheers,
Stan H.