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Passing through (5,-3) and parallel to the line whose equation is y=-2x+9; slope intercept form

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Equation is Y = mX + b

Slope m = -2, parallel line

then now find b

b = Y - (-2)•X

replace point (5,-3)

b = -3 -(-2)•5

. = -3 + 10

. = 7

Now write linear equation

Y = -2X + 7

Then ANSWER IS

Y = -2X + 7

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