Hi,

the standard slope-intercept form for an equation of a line y = mx + b  

where m is the slope and b the y-intercept. 

 line with a slope of -3/4 

 y = -(3/4)x + b  Using ordered pair Pt(8,2) to solve for b

 2 = -6 + b

 8 = b

 y = -(3/4)x + 8



 

RELATED QUESTIONS

Write an equation in slope-intercept form of the line that passes through the point (-4,... (answered by solver91311)

Write an equation in slope intercept form for the line that has a slope of -4 and passes... (answered by stanbon)

A line passes through the point 
8, 4
 and has a slope of 
-3/4

Write an equation... (answered by josgarithmetic,MathLover1)

A line passes through the point 
8, 4
and has a slope of 
3/4 
Write an equation in... (answered by Cromlix)

Write an equation for each condition listed

The line with a slope of -8 and a... (answered by Fombitz)

Find an equation of the line that passes through the given point and has the given slope.  (answered by mananth)

Find an equation of the line that passes through the given point and has the given slope.  (answered by jim_thompson5910)

Write the equation of a line that has slope = (3/4) and passes through (4, –3); Write... (answered by longjonsilver)

Write an equation in slope-intercept form for the line that has a slope of 2 and passes... (answered by ewatrrr)