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  • 03-11-2019
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What is the equation of the line that passes
through the point (-2,5) and has a slope of
-6?

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  • 03-11-2019

Answer:

y = -6x - 7

Step-by-step explanation:

Remember: y = mx + b

y = 5

x = -2

m = -6

Insert numbers for equation

5 = -6 * -2 + b

We ned to solve for b:

12

5 = 12 + b

12 - 12 = 0

5 - 12 = -7

= -7

Remember: y = mx + b

Now we know b, so the equation is

y = -6x - 7

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