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Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the

line parallel to y = -x - 2 that passes through the
point (-5, -2).

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Answer:

y=-x-7

Explanation:

Two parallel lines have the same slope which is here -1.

Then you can c by substituting the points in y=mx+b you get -2 = -1(-5) + c you get c = -7 then the equation will be y=-x-7

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Answer:

y=-x-7

Explanation:

Read Fiss's answer, they did it correctly

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