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Write an equation in point-slope form of the line that passes through the point (4, 7) and has a slope of −1

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Answer:

y=-x+5

Explanation:

For this question, we have to use point-slope form:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-1=-(x-4)

y-1=-x+4

y=-x+5

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