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Find the equation of the line with slope -2 passing through the point (3, 5).

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SSC CHSL 2025 Tier 1 Question Paper (21-Nov-2025) (Shift 1)
The correct answer is

\(y = -2x + 11\)

Given: slope \(m=-2\) and a point \((x_1,y_1)=(3,5)\) on the line.

Concept: the point-slope form of a straight line is \(y-y_1=m(x-x_1)\).

Substitute the values: \(y-5=-2(x-3)\).

Expand the right side: \(y-5=-2x+6\).

Add 5 to both sides: \(y=-2x+6+5\).

\(y=-2x+11\).

Hence the equation of the line is \(y=-2x+11\).

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