SOLUTION: Write the slope-intercept equation of the line with m=-3/5and passing through(-4,-1) .
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Question 354280: Write the slope-intercept equation of the line with m=-3/5and passing through(-4,-1) .
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
*Note: slope-intercept equation is of the for y = mx + b (where m is the slope and b the y- intercept)
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question gives the slope = -3/5
Y = (-3/5)x + b
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finding b by using Pt(-4,-1)
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-1 = (-3/5)*-4 + b
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-1 = (12/5) + b
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(-17/5) = b
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check your answer
5*(-1) = -3*-4 - 17 = -5
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