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5. Write an equation of a Ine with a slope of -5 that passes through the
point (-3, 8).

User CaldasGSM
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Answer:

y = -5x + -7

Explanation:

y = mx + b

y = -5x + b

To find b... 8 = -5*-3 + b

8 = 15 + b

8 - 15 = b

-7 = b

So....y = -5x + -7

Hope this helps :D

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