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A line passes through the point (2, -7) and has a slope of 5/2

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Answer:

y = 5/2x - 12

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Answer:

y = 5/2x - 12

Explanation:

First, we'll need to find the y-intercept as the slope is already given

y = mx + b

-7 = 5/2 (2) + b

-7 = 5 + b

-5 -5

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-12 = b

Now, let's put the equation together.

y = mx + b

m = 5/2

y-intercept = -12

Final equation --> y = 5/2x - 12

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