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Write the equation of the line in point-slope form that passes through the given point with the given slope (1,5); m = -3

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Answer:

y - 5 = -3(x-1)

Explanation:

We have the slope and a point

Point slope form is

y-y1 = m(x-x1) where m is the slope and ( x1,y1) is a point on the line

y - 5 = -3(x-1)

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