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Write the equation of a line with a slope of -2 and a y-intercept of 5

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Answer:

y = - 2x + 5

Explanation:

Equation of a line is y = mx + c

where

m is the slope

c is the y intercept

From the question

Slope / m = - 2

y intercept / c = 5

Substitute the values into the general equation above

We have the final answer as

y = - 2x + 5

Hope this helps you

User Dave Cowart
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