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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-5,7)(−5,7) and has a slope of -1/5 ?

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Answer:

y=-1/5x+6

Explanation:

equation of the line that has a slope of -1/5

=> equation of the line is y= -1/5x + b

it passes through the point (-5;7) => 7= -1/5.(-5) + b

=> b= 6

=> equation of the line is y= -1/5x + 6

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