Use the Given Conditions to Write an Equation for the Line

question 62

Multiple Choice

Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in point-slope form.
-Slope $= 3$ , passing through $( - 7,8 )$

• A) \(y - 8 = 3 ( x + 7 )\)
• B) \(y + 8 = 3 ( x - 7 )\)
• C) \(y = 3 x + 29\)
• D) \(x - 8 = 3 ( y + 7 )\)

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