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Determine the equation of a line in slope, y-intercept form, that has a slope of -2/5 and passes through the point (-5,7)

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Answer:

y = -2/5x + 5

Explanation:

y = -2/5x + b

7 = -2/5(-5) + b

7 = 2 + b

5 = b

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