What is the slope intercept form of the line passing through (3,−2) with a slope of −15?

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Jim G.
Mar 25, 2018

y=−15x−75

Explanation:

the equation of a line in slope-intercept form is.

∙xy=mx+b

where m is the slope and b the y-intercept

here m=−15

⇒y=−15x+b←is the partial equation

to find b substitute (3,−2) into the partial equation

−2=−35+b⇒b=−105+35=−75

⇒y=−15x−75←in slope-intercept form

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