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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-1, -7) and has a
slope of 2?

User Mstahv
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Answer:

(a,b)------>(-1,-7)let

now

m(x-a)=(y-b)

2(x+1)=(y+7)(where m=slope

2x+2=y+7

2x-y=7-2

2x-y=5 is a required equation.

User Muhammad Abrar
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