Step 1: Y-(-2) = (x-3) Step 2: y+2 = 4 *-*
Step 3: y+2+2 = -2
Step 4: y = ix-
A student used the point-slope form to write the
equation of a line that has a slope of and passes
3
4
through the point (3,-2). The student's work is shown
to the left.
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Examine the steps to determine whether the student
made an error
The student made