SOLUTION: i need to write a slope-intercept equation with these characteristics. please help me m= -2, passes through (-5,1) can you break it down easy for me thanx

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Question 51287: i need to write a slope-intercept equation with these characteristics. please help me
m= -2, passes through (-5,1)
can you break it down easy for me thanx
Answer by THANApHD(104) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
think about the standerd form of the linear equation,
y=mx+c where X&Y, variables; m is slope and c is intercept.
so subtitude this equation with the given data,
y=(-2)x+c
1 = (-2)*(-5)+c
c = 11
so the equation is y=(-2)x+11