Equation of the line which passes through point (0,5) at gradient of - 1

Pedro Cavaleiro asked Aug 8, 2022

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Pedro Cavaleiro asked Aug 8, 2022

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Answer:

y = - x + 5

Explanation:

The equation of a line in slope- intercept form is

y = mx + c ( m is the slope and c the y- intercept )

Here gradient (slope) = - 1 and (0, 5) ⇒ c = 5

y = - x + 5 ← equation of line

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