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what is an equation of a line in a point-slope form that passes through (1,-7) and has a slope of -2/3?

User Spooles
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Answer:

y+7=
-(2)/(3)(x-1)

Explanation:

slope of -2/3, so m=-2/3

point slope form=y-
y_(1)=m(x-
x_(1))

plug in your slope as well as your x and y values from your point

y-(-7)=(-2/3)(x-1)

y+7=
-(2)/(3)(x-1)

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