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The point slope of a line that has a slope of -2 and passes through point (5,-2) is shown below. Which equation is in slope intercept form?

The point slope of a line that has a slope of -2 and passes through point (5,-2) is-example-1

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Answer:

B. y=-2x+8

Explanation:

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User PawanS
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y + 2 = -2(x - 5)

Simplify.

y + 2 = -2x + 10

Subtract 2 from both sides.

y = -2x + 10 - 2

Simplify.

y = -2x + 8 → Slope-intercept form

Our answer is the second option : y=-2x+8

~Hope I helped!~


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