Write the equation of the line that passes through the point (-4, -9) and has a slope of 12

Burhan Hopper

Burhan Hopper

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2021-01-23

Write the equation of the line that passes through the point (-4, -9) and has a slope of 12

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grbavit

grbavit

Skilled2021-01-24Added 109 answers

point slope formula of a line: yy1=m(xx1)
the point (-4, -9) means x1=4 and y1=9
the slope 12 means m=12
plug and chug
yy1=m(xx1)
y(9)=(12)(x(4))
y+9=12(x+4)
y+9=12x+48
y=12x+489
y=12x+39

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