SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line that contains the given point and has the given slope. P(−5, 3), m = 5

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Question 1179911: Find the equation of the line that contains the given point and has the given slope.
P(−5, 3), m = 5
Answer by ikleyn(52835) About Me  (Show Source):
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y - 3 = (-5)*(x-(-5)).      ANSWER


You may simplify it farther as you want.


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