SOLUTION: P = (6,3), m = -1/3 Find the equation of the line containing the point P and having the slope m. Write the answer in slope-intercept form and Graph the line.

Question 533358: P = (6,3), m = -1/3
Find the equation of the line containing the point P and having the slope m. Write the answer in slope-intercept form and Graph the line.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
P = (6,3), m = -1/3
Find the equation of the line containing the point P and having the slope m. Write the answer in slope-intercept form and Graph the line.
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Form: y = mx + b
You are told that y = 3 when x = 6; and m = -1/3.
Solve for "b":
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3 = (-1/3)*3 + b
3 = -1 + b
b = 4
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Equation:
y = (-1/3)x + 4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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