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Which equation models a line that passes through point (-2,2) And has a slope of -8

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So we will be using
y=mx+b form, in which m = slope and b = y-intercept. Since we know the slope (-8), all we need to do is solve for the y-intercept. We can do this by inserting (-2,2) into the equation and solve for b.



2=-8(-2)+b


Firstly, do the multiplication:
2=16+b


Next, subtract 16 on both sides, and your answer will be -14 = b



Using the previous info we have, our equation is y = -8x - 14

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