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A line with a slope of -2 passes through points (2,5) and (-3, A), what if A?

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Answer: A = 15, (-3, 15)

Explanation:

Since we are given the slope and one coordinate point, we can create a slope-intercept equation for this line. Using this equation, we can find A. In slope-intercept form, m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.

y = mx + b

(5) = -2(2) + b

5 = -4 + b

b = 9

This means the equation of this line is y = -2x + 9.

Lastly, we will substitute -3 for x into our equation and solve for A, or y.

y = -2x + 9

(A) = -2(-3) + 9

A = 6 + 9

A = 15

I have graphed this line and attached a picture for a visual.

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