Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Cumulative Review - Page 407: 17

Answer

$y=-3x-2$

Work Step by Step

Using $y-y_1=m(x-x_1)$ or the Point-Slope Form of Linear Equations, then the equation of the line with slope $-3$ and containing the point $(1,-5)$ is \begin{array}{l}\require{cancel} y-(-5)=-3(x-1) \\\\ y+5=-3x+3 \\\\ y=-3x+3-5 \\\\ y=-3x-2 .\end{array}
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