asiamani2006 asiamani2006
  • 02-02-2024
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what is the equation of a line passing through (-3,7) and having slope -5

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aadyaimanoj aadyaimanoj
  • 02-02-2024

Answer:

y=-5x-8

Step-by-step explanation:

the vertex form for a line is y=mx+b

m=slope, which is -5

so we know y=-5x+b for now

to figure out b, we use the coordinate (-3,7)

replace the x and y values: 7=-5(-3)+b

7=15+b

-8=b, and now the final equation:

y=-5x-8

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