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Write the point-slope form of the line that passes through (–7, 8) and has a slope of –5.

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Answer: y = -5x + 20

Step-by-step explanation:

Remember that : y=mx+b

y = (-5)x + b

Now you can plug your coordinates (-7,8) into that equation.

8 = (-5)-7 + b

Solve for b

8 = -12 + b

Add +12 to both sides of your equation:

20 = b

Now, your new equation is:

y = -5x + 20

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