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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point(-6,-5) and has a slope of -1/2

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Answer:

y=-1/2x-8

Explanation:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-(-5)=-1/2(x-(-6))

y+5=-1/2(x+6)

y=-1/2x-6/2-5

y=-1/2x-3-5

y=-1/2x-8

User Peter Kluegl
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