How do you graph the line given point (2,-1) with slope -3?

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xPrrox
Jun 21, 2018

#y=-x-3#

Explanation:

i am assuming that you are asking for the equation of the line.
#y=mx+c#
#c=slope=-3#
subbing in y and x from the given point (2,-1),
#x=2, y= -1#
will get us
#-1=m(2)-3#
#-1+3=2m#
#2m=-2#
#m=-1#
therefore, the equation of the line will be #y=-x-3#

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