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what is an equation of a line in point slope form that passes through (1 and -7) qnd has a slope of - 2/3

what is an equation of a line in point slope form that passes through (1 and -7) qnd-example-1
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The point-slope form:


y-y_1=m(x-x_1)

We have the point (1, -7) and the slope m = -2/3. substitute:


y-(-7)=-(2)/(3)(x-1)\\\\\boxed{y+7=-(2)/(3)(x-1)}

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