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Write the equation of
the line that passes
through (2,-4) &
has a slope of -1.

User America
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Answer:

y= -1x-6

Explanation:

The equation would be y=mx+b

M= slope, and B=y-intercept

If you look at a graph and use the slope to get to the Y-intercept you'll see that it is -6, and so you would just plug that into the equation along with the slope :)

User Marcelo De Zen
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