SOLUTION: Find an equation of the line containing the given slope and containing the given point. M=-5, (4,6) The equation of the line is Y=_____

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Question 486495: Find an equation of the line containing the given slope and containing the given point. M=-5, (4,6)
The equation of the line is Y=_____
Answer by Tatiana_Stebko(1539) About Me  (Show Source):
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Use formula
y-y%5B0%5D=m%28x-x%5B0%5D%29
substitute x%5B0%5D=4, y%5B0%5D=6, m=-5
y-6=-5%28x-4%29
y-6=-5x%2B20
y=-5x%2B26