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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-5, -4) and has a

slope of -3/5

User Dtbarne
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Answer:

y=-3/5x-7

Explanation:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-(-4)=-3/5(x-(-5))

y+4=-3/5(x+5)

y=-3/5x-15/5-4

y=-3/5x-3-4

y=-3/5x-7

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