SOLUTION: i want to find the equation of a line given that in slope intercept form: slope=-8, y-intercept is (0,-9)

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Question 281294: i want to find the equation of a line given that in slope intercept form:
slope=-8, y-intercept is (0,-9)

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
i want to find the equation of a line given that in slope intercept form:
slope=-8, y-intercept is (0,-9)
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y = mx + b
-9 = -8*0 + b
b = -9
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Equation:
y = -8x - 9
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Cheers,
Stan H.

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