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Use point-slope form to write the equation of a line that passes through the point

(-8, -16) with slope 1.
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Answer:

Point slope formula: y-y1=m(x-x1)

Slope is given: 1

Point is given: (-8,-16)

Substitute given values into equation: y-(-16)=1(x-(-8))

Simplify: y+16=1(x+8)

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