SOLUTION: Write the equation of a line, in point-slope form, through (-6,2) 1) slope = 4 2) slope = -3/5

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Question 1004124: Write the equation of a line, in point-slope form, through (-6,2)
1) slope = 4 2) slope = -3/5

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the equation of a line, in point-slope form, through (-6,2)
slope = -3/5
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Form:
y = mx + b
Substitute for x,y and m ; solve for "b":
2 = (-3/5)(-6) + b
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10/5 = 18/5 + b
b = -8/5
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Equation:
y = (-3/5)x - (8/5)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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