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Question

Write the equation of a line that passes through the point (-1,5) and has a slope of -7. Your answer should be given in the form y = mx + b.

Write the equation of a line that passes through the point (-1,5) and has a slope of -7.  Your answer should be given in the form y = mx + b.

 

Answer 1

y = mx + b

 

m = -7

 

y = -7x + b

 

Given the point (-1,5),

 

5 = -7(-1) + b = 7 + b

 

b = 5 - 7 = -2

 

y = -7x - 2