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Write the point-slope form of the equation of the line that passes through the point (-1, 5) and has a slope of -1. Include your work in your final answer

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We know, y - y1 = m(x - x1)
y - 5 = -1 (x + 1)
y - 5 = -x + 1
y = -x + 6

In short, Your Answer would be: y = -x + 6

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