SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line having the given slope and containing the given points. Express your answer in the form x=a, y=b, or y=mx+b. m=-5,(5,0) The equation of the line is

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Question 136852: Find the equation of the line having the given slope and containing the given points. Express your answer in the form x=a, y=b, or y=mx+b.
m=-5,(5,0)
The equation of the line is y=?
Help me please.
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the point-slope form of a line with slope m through point (c,d) is y-d=m(x-c)

y-0=-5(x-5) __ y=-5x+25