SOLUTION: What is the equation of the following line written in slope-intercept form? (-5,-1) [line goes down] y = x - 13/3 y = x - 13/3 y = -x - 13/3

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Question 1011483: What is the equation of the following line written in slope-intercept form?
(-5,-1) [line goes down]
y = x - 13/3
y = x - 13/3
y = -x - 13/3
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
What is the equation of the following line written in slope-intercept form?
(-5,-1) [line goes down]
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If the line "goes down" from left to right,
the slope must be negative.
Only one of your equations has a negative slope.
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Ans :: y = -x - 13/3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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