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Write the equation of the line that passes through the point (2,-5) and has a slope of -3​

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Answer:

y = -3x + 1

Explanation:

User Greg Wilson
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Answer:

y = -3x + 1

Explanation:

Since we already know the slope, we just need to find the y-intercept.

y = mx+b (the slope is m)

y = -3x + b

-5 = -3(2) + b

-5 = -6 + b

1 = b

The equation is y = -3x + 1

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