SOLUTION: I'm really stuck on this problem. Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line having the given slope and passing through the given point: m= -3, (4,-1)

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Question 54830: I'm really stuck on this problem.
Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line having the given slope and passing through the given point: m= -3, (4,-1)

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line having the given slope and passing through the given point: m= -3, (4,-1)
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Form: y=mx+b
You need to "b".
-1=-3(4)+b
-1=-12+b
b=11
EQUATION:
y=-3x+11
Cheers,
Stan H.