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  • 17-04-2021
  • Mathematics
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What is the equation of the line that has a slope of -3 and goes through the point (3, -1)?

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kamaricroft kamaricroft
  • 17-04-2021
y=-3x-1 is the equation

I think!!
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maggielee724
maggielee724 maggielee724
  • 17-04-2021

Answer:

y = -3x + 8

Step-by-step explanation:

plug in the slope of -3 and the point (3, -1) into the equation: y = ax + b  to find b. (the slope of -3 = a)

=> -1 = 3(-3) + b

=> b = 8

plug in b= 8 & the slope of -3 into the equation: y = ax + b

=> y = -3x + 8

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