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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (5, -2) and has a
slope of -2/5

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Answer:

y=-2/5x

Explanation:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-(-2)=-2/5(x-5)

y+2=-2/5(x-5)

y=-2/5x+10/5-2

y=-2/5x+2-2

y=-2/5x

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