The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is given by y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
Since the slope of the line is given as -4, we have m = -4.
To find b, we can substitute the coordinates (3,8) into the equation:
8 = -4(3) + b
Simplifying, we have:
8 = -12 + b
Adding 12 to both sides:
20 = b
Therefore, b = 20.
So, the slope-intercept form of the equation of the line is:
y = -4x + 20
Write the slope-intercept form of the equation of the line satisfying the given conditions.
Through (3,8); slope −4
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