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What is the equation of the line that passes through the point (-7, 2) and has a
slope of -1

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mathstudent55
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  • 24-08-2021

Answer:

y = -x - 5

Step-by-step explanation:

y = mx + b

slope = m = -1

y = -1x + b

y = -x + b

Plug in (-7, 2) for x and y, and solve for b.

2 = -(-7) + b

2 = 7 + b

b = -5

y = -x - 5

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