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Write the equation to represent a line that contains the point (-2, 7) and a slope of -3.

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Answer:

y-7=-3(x+2)

Explanation:

point slope form: y-y value=slope(x-x value)

User Miledy
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answer is : y=-3x+1

put coordinates and slope into slope equation (y=mx+b) so it would be 7=-3(-2)+b and then solve for b. when you have b (which is 1) plug it into slope equation which would be y=-3x+1
User Andrea Antonangeli
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