What is the equation in point-slope form for the line that passes through the point (6, -6) and has a slope = 5.

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by Kiran

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The y-intercept would be -6 and since the slope is -5 you’re equation would be y=-5x-6

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y=mx+b
x=6, y=-6
slope/m=5
-6=5(6)+b
-6=30+b
move your terms
-b-6=30
-b=30+6
-b=36
divide by -b or -1
b=-36
answer: y=5x-36

Gidds answered Jun 13, 2021

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