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Write an equation in point-slope form for the line through the given point with the given slope.

(–3, –7); m = -6/5

User Onichan
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The formula is y-y1=m(x-x1)

y1=-7
x1=-3
m=-6/5

You would plug in the points.

y-(-7)=-6/5(x-(-3))

y+7=-6/5(x+3)

y+7=-6/5x -3 3/5

y=-6/5x - 10 3/5
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Y=-6/5+ -3-7 should be the answer
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