The equation of a line can be written in the form y = mx + b, where m is the slope and b is the y-intercept.
Given that the slope m is -7 and the line passes through the point (-2, 8), we can substitute these values into the equation:
8 = -7(-2) + b
Simplifying, we get:
8 = 14 + b
To isolate b, we subtract 14 from both sides:
8 - 14 = b
-6 = b
Thus, the equation of the line with a slope of -7 passing through the point (-2, 8) is: y = -7x - 6.
A line passes through the point (-2, 8) and has a slope of -7. Write an equation for this line.
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