Write an equation in point-slope form of the line that passes through the given point and with the given slope m (-5,2), m=4

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Ceetang · Answer 1 · 2022-04-25T02:13:46+0000

Answer:

y-2=4(x+5)

Explanation:

The given point is (-5, 2) and the slope is 4.

Point-slope form is given by:

y-y_1=m(x-x_1)

We will let (-5, 2) be (x₁, y₁) and will substitute 4 for m. Therefore:

y-(2)=4(x-(-5))

Simplify:

y-2=4(x+5)