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Write the equation of the line that goes through the point (-8,1) and has a slope -3/5

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Answer:

equation of the line is, y = -3/5x - 19/5

Explanation:

the general form of the equation of the line is,

y = mx + b

where slope, m = -3/5

x, y = -8, 1

let's find the constant b:

1 = -3/5(-8) + b

1 = 24/5 + b

b = 1 - 24/5 = 5 - 24 / 5 = -19/5

thus, the equation of the line is,

y = -3/5x - 19/5

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