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

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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(52798) About Me  (Show Source):
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The "point-slope" form of the equation of a straight line is


    y+-+y%5B1%5D = m%2A%28x-x%5B1%5D%29.


In your case  x%5B1%5D = 5;  y%5B1%5D = 7;  m = -3.



Therefore, you write your equation


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

Solved.