Write the point-slope form of the equation with the given slope that passes through the indicated point. A.) the line with slope -4 passing through (5,4). and also B.) the line with slope 2 passing through (-1,-2). please help, this confusing?

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Jim G.
Apr 29, 2018

#y-4=-4(x-5)" and "y+2=2(x+1)#

Explanation:

#"the equation of a line in "color(blue)"point-slope form"# is.

#•color(white)(x)y-y_1=m(x-x_1)#

#"where m is the slope and "(x_1,y_1)" a point on the line"#

#(A)" given "m=-4" and "(x_1,y_1)=(5,4)#

#"substituting these values into the equation gives"#

#y-4=-4(x-5)larrcolor(blue)"in point-slope form"#

#(B)" given "m=2" and "(x_1,y_1)=(-1,-2)#

#y-(-2))=2(x-(-1))#

#rArry+2=2(x+1)larrcolor(blue)"in point-slope form"#

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