A line with a slope of -4 is written in the form = mx + b. What is the value of b if the line passes through the point (-3, 8)? A) -4 B) 4 C) 20 D 12

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A line with a slope of -4 is
written in the form
= mx + b. What is the value
of b if the line passes through
the point (-3, 8)?
A) -4
B) 4
c) 20
D 12
Transcribed Image Text:A line with a slope of -4 is written in the form = mx + b. What is the value of b if the line passes through the point (-3, 8)? A) -4 B) 4 c) 20 D 12
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Given:

slope ( m ) =   -4 

point = ( -3, 8 )

line with slope 'm' passing through a point is given by,

y = mx + b
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