SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line in either point-slope form or slope-intercept form. Write the equation of a line that has a slope of -3 and passes through the point (1.25, -4).

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Question 929539: Write the equation of the line in either point-slope form or slope-intercept form.
Write the equation of a line that has a slope of -3 and passes through the point (1.25, -4).
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with point-slope form and simplify.

y-%28-4%29=-3%28x-1.25%29------in point-slope form-
y%2B4=-3%28x-1.25%29
y=-3x%2B3%281.25%29-4
y=-3x%2B3.75-4
highlight%28y=-3x-1%2F4%29------in slope-intercept form