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Write an equation of the line passing through the given point ​(5​,−5​) and having the given

slope m=−9. Write the final answer in​ slope-intercept form.

User David Raab
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Answer:

y=-9x+40

Explanation:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-(-5)=-9(x-5)

y+5=-9x+45

y=-9x+45-5

y=-9x+40

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