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Write an equation in slope intercept form given the slope and a point or given two points. Equation below: m = -2; (7,-4) Can someone please help me do this I don’t remember how to the answer and I need to show my work Thank you soo much!!!​

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Explanation:

Answer:

y = -2x + 10

use the following formula:

y₁ - y = m ( x₁ - x )

using this formula:

\hookrightarrow↪ y₁ - y = m ( x₁ - x )

\hookrightarrow↪ y - -4 = -2 ( x - 7 )

\hookrightarrow↪ y + 4 = -2 ( x - 7 )

\hookrightarrow↪ y = -2x + 14 -4

\hookrightarrow↪ y = -2x + 10

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