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25-04-2022
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What is the slope of the line described by the equation below?
y-5= -3(x - 17)
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A. -3
B. -5
C. 3
O D. 5
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Answer:

A. -3

Step-by-step explanation:

We recognize the given equation as being in point-slope form:

y -k = m(x -h) . . . . . . line with slope m through point (h, k)

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Comparing that to the given equation ...

y -5 = -3(x -17)

we see that m = -3.

The slope of the line is -3.

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