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Write an equation in point slope form of equation of line
point (7,10) and has a slope of -2?

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Answer:


y-10=-2(x-7)

Explanation:

Point-slope form:
y-y_1=m(x-x_1) where
m is the slope and
(x_1,y_1) is the given point

Plug in the slope


y-y_1=-2(x-x_1)

Plug in the given point (7,10)


y-10=-2(x-7)

I hope this helps!

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