SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line in point-slope form that passes through (1, -4) and has a slope of 1/4

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Question 979583: Write the equation of the line in point-slope form that passes through (1, -4) and has a slope of 1/4
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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y-y1= (1/4) (x-x1)
y- (-4)= (1/4) (x-1)
y+4= (1/4)x-1/4
y=(1/4)x -41/4 (or 17/4)
x=1, y=(1/4)-(17/4)=-4
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