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Write in slope intercept for slope being -5/7 and passes through (-4,-5)

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Answer:

y = -5/7x - 55/7

Explanation:

Slope-Intercept Form: y = mx + b

Step 1: Define

Slope m = -5/7

Random point (-4, -5)

y = -5/7x + b

Step 2: Find y-intercept b

-5 = -5/7(-4) + b

-5 = 20/7 + b

b = -55/7

Step 3: Write linear equation

y = -5/7x - 55/7

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