Write an equation for the line in point slope form and then convert it to standard form.

Slope: -3, Through (4,0)

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Write an equation for the line in point slope form and then convert it to standard form.

Slope: -3, Through (4,0)

anonymous · Answer

So far I have y-0=-3(x-4)

skullpatrol · Answer

Looks good so far :-)

anonymous · Answer

I know the next step is simplify, then write in standard form. I don't want to get it wrong though so Can you help with the next two steps?

skullpatrol · Answer

I can try.

skullpatrol · Answer

Recall the distributive property: a(b-c)=ab-ac

anonymous · Answer

Ok..

anonymous · Answer

Skull im not even gonna lie lol Its 2:13 AM and Im kinda tired, Could you just show me the steps to getting the solution? but pick up from my part please.

anonymous · Answer

Any other time I would've wanted to go through everything but at this point I'd like the easy route lol.

skullpatrol · Answer

The "easy route" is just use what you already know about the distributive property.

skullpatrol · Answer

That is why you are taught to memorize this property :-)

skullpatrol · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

After that other step I put, this I what I got next.. y=-3x-3+0

skullpatrol · Answer

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