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Which equation shows the point-slope form of the line that passes through (-2, 4) and has a slope of 2/5

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Explanation:

The equation of a line in point- slope form is

y - b = m(x - a)

where m is the slope and (a, b) a point on the line

here m =
(2)/(5\\) and (a, b) = (- 2, 4), thus

y - 4 =
(2)/(5\\)(x - (- 2)), that is

y - 4 =
(2)/(5\\)(x + 2)

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