SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line that passes through point (5,-8) with a slope of -2.

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Question 38978: Write the equation of the line that passes through point (5,-8) with a slope of -2.
Answer by checkley71(8403)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Y=mX=b then the slope is -2 and the y intercept is -8+(2*5)=-8+10=2 thus the
equation is Y=-2x+2

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