Write a slope-intercept equation for a line with the given characteristics. $$m = -\frac{5}{7}$$, passes through $$(-5, -2)$$
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The slope-intercept form of a linear equation is $$y = mx + b$$, where $$m$$ is the slope and $$b$$ is the y-intercept. We are given the slope $$m = -\frac{5}{7}$$ and a point $$(-5, -2)$$ that the line passes through. Show more…
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