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Write an equation of the line passing through (-5,5) and having slope -6. Guve the answer in slope-intercept form.

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Passes through (-5, 5) & has a slope of -6.

We want the answer in slope-intercept form.

** Remember! Slope-intercept form : y=mx+b where m=slope, b=y-intercept.

Simply plug everything in :)

y = mx + b

y = (-6)x + (5)

Simplify.

y = -6x + 5

~Hope I helped!~
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