SOLUTION: A line passes through the point (x,y)= (-7,-9) and has a slope of -1 . Write an equation for this line.

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Question 98374: A line passes through the point (x,y)= (-7,-9) and has a slope of -1 . Write an equation for this line.

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A line passes through the point (x,y)= (-7,-9) and has a slope of -1 . Write an equation for this line.
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You are given m=-1 and y=-9 when x=-7
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Line form: y=mx+b
-9 = -1*-7+b
-9 = 7+b
b=-16
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EQUATION:N:
y = -x-16
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Cheers,
Stan H.