SOLUTION: Write the slope-intercept equation for the line with the given slope that contains the given point. m=8/3; (3,-4)

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Question 528992: Write the slope-intercept equation for the line with the given slope that contains the given point.
m=8/3; (3,-4)

Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Write the slope-intercept equation for the line with the given slope that contains the given point.
m=8/3; (3,-4)
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Form: y = mx +b
Solve for "b" when m = 8/3, x = 3, and y = -4
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-4 = (8/3)*3 + b
-4 = 8 + b
b = -12
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Equation:
y = (8/3)x - 12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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