SOLUTION: Write the slope-intercept equation for the line with the given slope that contains the given point. m = 3/2; (7, 4)

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Question 447712: Write the slope-intercept equation for the line with the given slope that contains the given point.
m = 3/2; (7, 4)

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the slope-intercept equation for the line with the given slope that contains the given point.
m = 3/2; (7, 4)
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Form: y = mx + b
Substitute and solve for "b":
4 = (3/2)7 + b
b = (8/2)-(21/2) = -13/2
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Equation:
y = (3/2)x - (13/2)
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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