SOLUTION: a line has a slope of -6 that passes through the point (-12,5). what is the equation of the line?

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Question 1066650: a line has a slope of -6 that passes through the point (-12,5). what is the equation of the line?
Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Same problem, different numbers.
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What is the equation of the line where the slope is 2/3 and passes through (6,-4)?
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The slope/intercept form y = mx + b, where
x = 6
y = -4
m = 2/3
Find b
-4 = 2%2F3(6) + b
-4 = 4 + b
-4 - 4 = b
b = -8
the equation: y = 2%2F3x - 8

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