Write an equation of the line with the given slope

Coroware

Coroware

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2021-11-14

Write an equation of the line with the given slope and containing the given point. Write the equation in the form y = mx + b.

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Lible1953

Lible1953

Beginner2021-11-15Added 16 answers

The equation of the line is in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the constant.
Given slope is -4. Thus, m=-4
Now, it says that the line passes through (-8,8). Therefore, putting the point (x=-8 and y=8) in the line equation, we get:
8=(4)(8)+b
8=32+b
b=24
Thus, the equation of the line will be y=4x+24

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