A line passes through the point (–2, 7) and has a slope of –5. What is the value of a if the point (a, 2) is also on the line?
A. -7
B. -1
C. 1
D. 7

A line passes through the point 2 7 and has a slope of 5 What is the value of a if the point a 2 is also on the line A 7 B 1 C 1 D 7 class=

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Answer:

-7

Step-by-step explanation:

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y - 7 = -5 (x + 2)
y - 7 = -5x -10
y = -5x -3

-5(x)-3=2
-5x-3=2
-5x=5
x = -1

B