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A line that includes the point (1,-1) has a slope of -2.What is its equation slope intercept

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the slope-intercept form is: y=mx+b

if you know m=-2 (the slope) you can replace the value of x and y for the point (1,-1)

so:

-1=-2*1+b

-1=-2+b

-1+2=b

b=1

So the answer is: y=-2x+1

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