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A line passes through the point (4, -7) and has a slope of -5/4 write an equation in point slope form for this line

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Answer:

y + 7 = -5/4(x - 4)

Explanation:

The formula for point slope form is [ y - y1 = m(x - x1) ].

We are already given all the information needed so fill it in into the formula.

y - (-7) = -5/4(x - 4)

y + 7 = -5/4(x - 4)

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