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write the equation In point slope form of the line with slope 2/5 and passing through the point (-8,1)
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write the equation In point slope form of the line with slope 2/5 and passing through the point (-8,1)

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Point-slope:

y-y1= m(x-x1)

Plug in what you know.

y1= 1 and x1= -8

y-1= 2/5(x-(-8)
y-1= 2/5(x+8)

Distribute.

y-1=.4x+ 3.2 <- that is the final answer

I hope this helps!
~kaikers


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