Q. Find the equation of the line with slope −53 passing through the point (−6,2).
Use Point-Slope Form: Use the point-slope form of the equation of a line, which is y−y1=m(x−x1), where m is the slope and (x1,y1) is the point through which the line passes.y−2=−(53)(x+6)
Distribute Slope: Distribute the slope −53 across (x+6).y - 2 = -\frac{3}{5}x - \left(\frac{3}{5}\right)\cdot 6
Simplify Constant Term: Simplify the constant term.y−2=−53x−518
Add 2 to Both Sides: Add 2 to both sides to get y by itself.y=−(53)x−518+2
Convert 2 to Fraction: Convert 2 into a fraction with denominator 5 to combine with −518. y=−(53)x−518+510
Combine Constant Terms: Combine the constant terms. y=−53x−58
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