SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line with slope = - 4 and containing the point (- 2, 5).

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Question 750876: Write the equation of the line with slope = - 4 and containing the point (- 2, 5).
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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y+=+mx%2Bb

5+=+%28-4%29%28-2%29%2Bb

5+=+8%2Bb

5-8+=+b

-3+=+b

b+=+-3

So the equation of the line is y+=+-4x-3