Find an equation in slope-intercept form (where possible) for the line.
-Through $ (5,0), m=-1 $
A) $ y=-x+5 $
B) $ y=x-5 $
C) $ y=-5 x $
D) $ y=5 x $

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The slope-intercept form of a line is $y = mx + b$, where $m$ is the slope and $b$ is the y-intercept. Given a point $(5,0)$ and a slope $m = -1$, we substitute these values into the slope-intercept form to find $b$. Substituting $m = -1$ and the point $(5,0)$ gives $0 = -1(5) + b$, solving for $b$ gives $b = 5$. Thus, the equation is $y = -x + 5$.

Find an Equation in Slope-Intercept Form (Where Possible) for the Line