SOLUTION: Write an equation of a line in point-slope form that has a slope of -2 and passes through (5,1).

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Question 764008: Write an equation of a line in point-slope form that has a slope of -2 and passes through (5,1).
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y - y1 = m(x - x1)

y - y1 = -2(x - x1)

y - 1 = -2(x - 5)


Answer: y - 1 = -2(x - 5)

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