Write an equation for the line. Give the final answer in slope-intercept form.
-Through (5, 5), m = - 7
A) y = - 7x + 1/40
B) y = - 7x + 40
C) y =-1/7 X +40
D) -7 X -40

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The slope-intercept form of a line is given by $y = mx + b$, where $m$ is the slope and $b$ is the y-intercept. Given a point $(5, 5)$ and a slope $m = -7$, we can substitute these values into the slope-intercept form to find $b$. Substituting $m = -7$ and the point $(5, 5)$ into the equation, we get $5 = -7(5) + b$. Solving for $b$, we find $b = 35 + 5 = 40$. Therefore, the equation of the line is $y = -7x + 40$.

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