SOLUTION: find the equation for the line having a slope = 3/4 & a x-intercept of -2. put answer in the form y=mx+b.

Question 450958: find the equation for the line having a slope = 3/4 & a x-intercept of -2. put answer in the form y=mx+b.
Found 2 solutions by robertb, ilana:
Answer by robertb(5830) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The line contains the point (-2,0), which is the x-intercept.
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==> ==> b = 3/2
==> the equation of the line is
Answer by ilana(307) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
For the line represented by the equation y = mx + b, m is the slope and b is the y-intercept. So plug in 3/4 for m and -2 for b. The equation is y = 3/4 * x + (-2), or y = 3/4 * x - 2.
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