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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (5, -6) and has a slope of -3/5?

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Answer:

y=-3/5x-3

Explanation:

(5,-6). y=mx+b or -6=-3/5 × 5+b, or solving for b: b=-6-(-3/5)(5). b=-3.

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