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What is the equation of a line that passes through (-2, 1) and has a slope of -5/2 ?

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Answer:

y=-5/2x-4

Explanation:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-1=-5/2(x-(-2))

y-1=-5/2(x+2)

y=-5/2(x+2)+1

y=-5/2x-10/2+1

y=-5/2x-5+1

y=-5/2x-4

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