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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (5,-1) and has a slope of a fraction 1/5

User Gumape
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Answer:

Equation will be y = 5x + c

Explanation:

For point (5, 1)

1 = 5(5) + c

Or, c = - 24

So, y = 5x - 24

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