SOLUTION: Write the equation of the line with a slope of -1 and passes through the point (5, -3).

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Question 1171393: Write the equation of the line with a slope of -1 and passes through the point (5, -3).
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20064) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the point slope formula:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Substitute x1 = 5, y1 = -3, m = -1

Simplify and solve for y to get it in the form

y = mx + b

Edwin