SOLUTION: Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in​ point-slope form and​ slope-intercept form Slope= -5, passing through (-2,-1) Please write answer in PO

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Question 1111352: Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in​ point-slope form and​ slope-intercept form
Slope= -5, passing through (-2,-1)
Please write answer in POINT-SLOPE FORM!!!
Thank you so much!! I greatly appreciate the help!!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y-%28-1%29=-5%28x-%28-2%29%29, point-slope form, just plugged in the values
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y%2B1=-5%28x%2B2%29, simpler, but also point-slope form

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For slope-intercept form, solve for y.
y=-5%28x%2B2%29-1
y=-5x-10-1
highlight_green%28y=-5x-11%29