SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line that goes through the given point and has the given slope. Write the answer in slope-intercept form. (-1,-5),-8

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Question 348065: Find the equation of the line that goes through the given point
and has the given slope. Write the answer in slope-intercept
form.
(-1,-5),-8

Answer by mananth(16946) About Me  (Show Source):
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(-1,-5),-8
..
y= mx+b
plug values of x,y & m to find b
-5=(-8)*(-1)+b
-5=8+b
b=-5-8
b=-13
....
y= -8x-13
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