Y = mx + b
slope(m) = 4
(-3,-1)...x = -3 and y = -1
now we sub...we r looking for b, the y int.
-1 = 4(-3) + b
-1 = -12 + b
-1 + 12 = b
11 = b
so ur equation is : y = 4x + 11
4x^2-25= (2x)^2-5^2=(2x-5)(2x+5)
Used: a^2-b^2=(a+b)(a-b)
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