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Which equation represents the line that passes through the point (−2,5) and has a slope of −3?

A
y=−3x−13
B
y=−3x−1
C
y=−3x+1
D
y=−3x+13

1 Answer

2 votes
use the point-slope form of the equation of a straight lie:-

y - y1 = m(x - x1)

Plugging in the given values

y - 5 = -3(x - -2)
y - 5 = -3x - 6
y = -3x - 1 is the answer (B)

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