SOLUTION: Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in point-slope form. Slope = -3, passing through (5, 7)

Question 1176653: Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in point-slope form.
Slope = -3, passing through (5, 7)
Answer by ikleyn(52796) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The "point-slope" form of the equation of a straight line is


     = .


In your case   = 5;   = 7;  m = -3.



Therefore, you write your equation


    y - 7 = (-3)*(x - 5).    ANSWER

Solved.

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