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60. Write the equation of a line through the point (-2,6) with a slope -5.

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Answer:

y = - 5x - 4

Explanation:

The equation of a line in slope- intercept form is

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

Here m = - 5 , then

y = - 5x + c ← is the partial equation

To find c substitute (- 2, 6 ) into the partial equation

6 = 10 + c ⇒ c = 6 - 10 = - 4

y = - 5x - 4 ← equation of line

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