SOLUTION: write an equation of the line that passes through the point (-5,5) with slope -2.

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Question 103120: write an equation of the line that passes through the point (-5,5) with slope -2.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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write an equation of the line through the point (-5,5) with slope -2.
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Form: y = mx + b
5 = -2*-5 + b
5 = 10 + b
b = -5
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y = -2x -5
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Stan H.