SOLUTION: write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line that satisfies each set of conditions. slope -2,passes through (-4,6)

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Question 55126: write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line that satisfies each set of conditions.
slope -2,passes through (-4,6)
Answer by rchill(405) About Me  (Show Source):
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The equation of a line is y=mx+b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. Using substitution for your point and slope we get 6=-2%2A-4%2Bb which reduces to 6=8%2Bb, which simplifies to b=-2. Therefore, our equation is y=-2x-2.