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Write the equation

Has slope of -1/7 and goes through the point (14,-5) in point-slope form.

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Answer:


\displaystyle y + 5 = (-1)/(7)(x - 14)

General Formulas and Concepts:

Algebra I

Coordinate Planes

  • Coordinates (x, y)

Point-Slope Form: y - y₁ = m(x - x₁)

  • x₁ - x coordinate
  • y₁ - y coordinate
  • m - slope

Explanation:

Step 1: Define

Identify.

Slope m =
\displaystyle (-1)/(7)

Point (14, -5)

Step 2: Write Equation

  1. Substitute in variable [Point-Slope Formula]:
    \displaystyle y - -5 = (-1)/(7)(x - 14)
  2. Simplify:
    \displaystyle y + 5 = (-1)/(7)(x - 14)
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