SOLUTION: find an equation of the line having the given slope and containing the given point. m=5/6, (5,-9). The equation of the line is y=??

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Question 410604: find an equation of the line having the given slope and containing the given point. m=5/6, (5,-9).
The equation of the line is y=??
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Hi

line having the given slope and containing the given point. m=5/6, (5,-9).

 



  y = (5/6)x + b  |using ordered pair Pt(5,-9) to solve for b

 -9 = 25/6 + b

 -54/6 - 25/6 = b

      -79/6 = b

   y = (5/6)x -79/6 

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