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2. Write the point-slope form of the equation of the line through the given point with the given slope. a. Point= (5,3), slope= 4/5

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Answer:


y - 3 = (4)/(5)(x - 5)

Explanation:

According to the Point-Slope Formula, y - y₁ = m(x - x₁), all the negative symbols give the OPPOSITE TERMS OF WHAT THEY REALLY ARE, so be EXTREMELY CAREFUL inserting the coordinates into the formula with their CORRECT SIGNS.

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