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Write the equation in slope-intercept form of a line with slope -2 that passes through the point (1.-7)

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Answer:

y=-2x-5

Explanation:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-(-7)=-2(x-1)

y+7=-2x+2

y=-2x+2-7

y=-2x-5

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