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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (8,-8) and has a slope of -1

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Answer:

y= (-1)*x

Explanation:

lets assume that the line equation is

y=m*x +b

where m is the slope and b the independent variable that intercept Y axis.

then replacing the value of m:

y=(-1)*x + b

after that we have to look for the value of b. Its obtained replaicing the given point (8,-8):

-8 = (-1)*(8) +b

-8 = -8 + b

0 = b

Therefore the equation of the line is:

y= (-1)*x

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