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Write an equation in point-slope form of the line that passes through the given point and with the given slope m. (-7,1); m=6​

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Answer:

y - 1 = 6(x+7)

Explanation:

point slope form is y-y₁=m(x-x₁)

given m = 6 and the point is (-7,1)

plug in your values

remember that an ordered pair is (x,y)

y-y₁=m(x-x₁) ----> y-1 = 6(x+7)...............just plug in values

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