SOLUTION: Find a linear equation whose graph has the indicated slope and passes through the given point. slope -2, point (2,1)

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Question 324894: Find a linear equation whose graph has the indicated slope and passes through the given point.
slope -2, point (2,1)

Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use the point-slope formula.
y - a = m(x - b)
(2,1) = (b,a)
y - 1 = -2(x - 2)
y - 1 = -2x + 4
y = -2x + 4 + 1
y = -2x + 5