A line with slope -1 passes through (2, 5). Its equation is
Ax - y = 7
Bx - y = 3
Cx + y = 3
Dx + y = 7
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. x + y = 7
Point-slope form gives y - 5 = -(x - 2), which simplifies to x + y = 7.
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