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What is the equation of the line with slope # m= -7/8 # that passes through # (2,5) #?

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Jul 31, 2016

#y=-7/8x+54/5#

Explanation:

#m=-7/8" slope"#

#P=(2,5)" any point on the line"#

#x_1=2" ; "y_1=5#

#"Apply the formula :"#

#y-y_1=m(x-x_1)#

#y-5=-7/8(x-2)#

#y=-7/8x+14/8+5#

#y=-7/8x+(14+40)/5#

#y=-7/8x+54/5#

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