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Write an equation of the line passing through the point (-5, - 7) with slope m=6.
A y = 6x + 23
B y = 1/6x +37/6. C y equals 1/6x +23/6. D y = 6x + 37

User Eidolon
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

First Write The Equation: y - y1 = m ( x - x1)

Next plug in the numbers: y - (-7) = 6 ( x - (-5) )

Then Keep Change Change: y + 7 = 6 ( x + 5)

Then Distribute: y + 7 = 6x + 30

Then subtract the 7 off both sides: y = 6x + 23

(That's how I did it)

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