When the point (7, –4) is used, the point-slope form of the line is .

Point-slope form is y − y₁ = m(x − x₁). Substituting the point (7, −4) gives y − (−4) = m(x − 7), or y + 4 = m(x − 7). Choice D has this correct point substitution, with slope −7/8.

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