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Use the given conditions to write an equation for the line in point-slope form.

Passing through (-5, -7) and (-8, -6)

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  1. the slope is:
    (-6 - -7) / (-8 - -5)

    = 1/-3

    = -1/3

    the slope is also
    (y - -7) / (x - -5) = (y+7)/(x+5)

    so
    (y+7) = (x+5)(-1/3)

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  2. Thanks!!! :)

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  4. You are welcome.

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