Point-Slope Form Practice What is the equation of the line in point-slope form that has a slope of -1 and passes through the point (-2,-5)?

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Point-Slope Form Practice

What is the equation of the line in point-slope form that has a slope of -1 and passes through the point (-2,-5)?

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Answer:

y=-x-7

Explanation:

Equation of straight line in point slope form is given as

y-y_1=m(x-x_1)

Here

$m=-1 \ and \ (x_1, y_1)=(-2, -5)$

Therefore,

y+5=-1(x+2)

y=-x-7

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