Question

A line with slope −23

passes through the point (−12,16) What is an equation of the line

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Answer 1

y = -23x - 260

Explanation:

Slope-intercept: y = mx + b

so m = -23

Using (-12,16)

16 = -23(-12) + b

16 = 276 + b

b = -260

then y = -23x - 260