SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line which passes through the point (1,-2), and has slope = 3

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Question 533812: Find the equation of the line which passes through the point (1,-2),
and has slope = 3
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20054) About Me  (Show Source):
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   y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Substitute (x1,y1) = (1,-2), m = 3

y - (-2) = 3(x - 1)

   y + 2 = 3x - 3

       y = 3x - 5

Edwin