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A line passes through the point (8,-9) and has a slope of -5/2. Write an equation in slope intercept form for this line.
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A line passes through the point (8,-9) and has a slope of -5/2. Write an equation in slope intercept form for this line.
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2021-07-16T01:19:28+00:00
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Answer:
y = – x + 11
Step-by-step explanation:
The equation of a line in slope- intercept form is
y = mx + c ( m is the slope and c the y- intercept )
Here m = – , then
y = – x + c ← is the partial equation
To find c substitute (8, – 9) into the partial equation
– 9 = – 20 + c ⇒ c = – 9 + 20 = 11
y = – x + 11 ← equation of line