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Write a linear equation that passes through the point (2,-9) and has a slope of -5

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Answer:

y=-5x+1

Explanation:

y-y1=m(x-x1)

y-(-9)=-5(x-2)

y+9=-5x+10

y=-5x+10-9

y=-5x+1

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