SOLUTION: Write an equation in point-slope form for the line with the given slope that ontains the given point. slope= -1; (6, -1)

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Question 311176: Write an equation in point-slope form for the line with the given slope that ontains the given point.
slope= -1; (6, -1)
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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slope= -1; (6, -1)
Y=mX+b
-1=-1*6+b
-1=-6+b
b=-1+6
b=5 ans. for the Y intercept.
Y=-X+5 IS THE LINE EQUATION.
PROOF:
+graph%28+300%2C+200%2C+-6%2C+8%2C+-10%2C+10%2C+-x+%2B5%29+ (graph 300x200 pixels, x from -6 to 8, y from -10 to 10, -x +5).