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Find an equation of the line containing the given point and having the giving slope (-2,0) (m = 4)

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2007-03-11 10:48:11 · 2 answers · asked by julev69 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

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(y - 0) = 4(x - (-2))
y = 4(x + 2)
y = 4x + 8

2007-03-11 10:52:25 · answer #1 · answered by Newbody 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The equation of a straight line is: y = mx + c

Entering in your values of y = 0, x = -2 amd m = 4 gives:
0 = 4*(-2) + c
0 = -8 + c
c = 8
Therefore, equation is: y = 4x + 8

2007-03-11 10:53:24 · answer #2 · answered by falzoon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋