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Write the slope intercept form of the equation of the line to through the given point with the given slope

Write the slope intercept form of the equation of the line to through the given point-example-1

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Answer:

The answer is: y = -2/5x + 3

Explanation:

Given point: (5, 1)

Given slope: m = -2/5

Start with the point slope form and solve for y:

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

y - 1 = -2/5(x - 5)

y - 1 = -2/5x + 10/5

y - 1 = -2/5x + 2

y = -2/5x + 3

Proof:

f(x) = -2/5x + 3

f(5) = -2/5(5) + 3

= -10/5 + 3 = -2 + 3 = 1, giving (5, 1)

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