SOLUTION: Write a slope-intercept equation for a line with the given characteristics. m=5/4, passes through (4,7)

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Question 322836: Write a slope-intercept equation for a line with the given characteristics.
m=5/4, passes through (4,7)

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
We're given that the line passes (4, 7) which means that and


Start with the general slope intercept equation.


Plug in , and


Multiply and to get


Subtract 5 from both sides.


Combine like terms.


So which means that the equation of the line is

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