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What is the equation of a line that passes through (0, 7) and has a slope of -2?

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Answer:

y = -2x + 7

Explanation:

We are given the slope so find the y-intercept using slope-intercept form [ y = mx + b ]

y = -2x + b

7 = -2(0) + b

7 = 0 + b

7 = b

Put everything we know/solved for into the original formula.

y = -2x + 7

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