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What is the equation of a line, in general from, with a slope of -2 and a y-intercept of 8

A, x + 2y -8 =0
B, 2x + y - 8 =0
C, 2x - y + 8 =0

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Answer:B


Step-by-step explanation:move the 2x(which represents the slope) to the other side and it becomes -2x which you want, and then move the -8 over to the other side as well. So it becomes a positive 8 and the final equation would be y=-2x+8


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