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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (3, 5) and has a slope
of-1/3?

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Answer: y=-x/3+6

Explanation:

y=(-1/3)x+b

5=(-1/3)(3)+b

5=-1+b

b=6

y=-x/3+6

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