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Find the error below and then solve the problem correctly.

Find the error below and then solve the problem correctly.-example-1

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Answer:

  • y = -1/5x - 3

Explanation:

Error is at step 2 and 3:

  • Step 1: y - -4 = -1/5(x - 5)
  • Step 2: y + 4 = -1/5x + 1 โ‡’ (incorrect part is: y + 4 = -1/5x + 5)
  • Step 3: y = -1/5x - 3 โ‡’ (incorrect part is: y = 1/5x + 1)
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