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You need to flip the sign and second number
(x1,y1) = (-2,7)
m = -5
(x,y) = (a,2)
Forming the equation,
(y-y1) = m(x-x1)
y - 7 = -5[x - (-2)]
y - 7 = -5x - 10
y + 5x = -3
Putting the values of (x,y) we get,
2 + 5a = -3
5a = -5
a = -1
Answer:
-12
Step-by-step explanation:
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