A line passes through the point (–2, 7) and has a slope of –5. What is the value of a if the point (a, 2) is also on the line? A. -7 B. -1 C. 1 D. 7

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A line passes through the point (–2, 7) and has a slope of –5. What is the value of a if the point (a, 2) is also on the line?

A. -7
B. -1
C. 1
D. 7

by Cito

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Answer:

-7

Explanation:

Maybe

Yoni Samlan answered Sep 10, 2021

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y - 7 = -5 (x + 2)
y - 7 = -5x -10
y = -5x -3

-5(x)-3=2
-5x-3=2
-5x=5
x = -1

B

Alxp answered Sep 14, 2021

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