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Write the slope-intercept form equation of a line that goes through the point (4, -4) and is parallel to y = -7x + 5.

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Answer:

y=7x-32

Explanation:

Since the line is parallel to y=-7x+5, it will have the same slope

use the slope-intercept form to find b, y=7x+b

plug the points into the equation

(-4)=7(4)+b

simplify

-4=28+b

subtract 28 from both sides

b= -32

plug b into the equation

y=7x-32

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