A line passes through the point (5, 7) and has a slope of -1. What is the equation of the line?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Point (5, 7)
Slope m = −1
y − y₁ = m(x − x₁)
y − 7 = −1(x − 5)
y − 7 = −x + 5
y = −x + 5 + 7
y = −x + 12