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The line y = mx + 8 contains the point (-4, 4), calculate the value of m.

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Since, (-4, 4) lies on the line y = mx + 8, so it satisfies the equation.

Substituting x = -4 and y = 4 in the equation y = mx + 8 we have,

⇒ 4 = -4m + 8

⇒ 4m = 8 - 4

⇒ 4m = 4

⇒ m = 44\dfrac{4}{4}

⇒ m = 1.

Hence, m = 1.

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