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The slope of the line below is -5. Which of the following is the point slope form of the line (2,-7)

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Equation of the line in point slope form is y + 7 = -5(x - 2)

Explanation:

  • Step 1: Given slope of the line is -5 and passes through the point (x1, y1) = (2,-7). Equation in point slope form is y - y1 = m(x - x1)

⇒ y - (-7) = -5(x - 2)

y + 7 = -5(x - 2)

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