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Bob B. I don't know how to figure this out and get it into y=mx+b form. Any help is appreciated.
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Andrew M. answered • 05/19/15
Mathematics - Algebra a Specialty / F.I.T. Grad - B.S. w/Honors
You need to use the point slope formula: y-y1 = m(x-x1)
The slope is m given as m=-3
The point given on the line (-3,1) is (x1,y1) so x1 = -3, y1 = 1
Just plug into the formula
now add 1 to both sides giving