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Write an equation for the line having a slope of -1/3 and y-intercept is 5

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Answer:

y= -1/3x +5

Explanation:

Using the equation y=mx+b

you know m (slope), which is -1/3

you also know your b which is 5

You get y= -1/3x+5

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