SOLUTION: Find the equation of the line that contains the point (4,-2). and has slope 3/4. I started with using the formula y=mx+b. I set it up as -2=3/4 (4)+b but I can't finish it from he
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Question 582345: Find the equation of the line that contains the point (4,-2). and has slope 3/4. I started with using the formula y=mx+b. I set it up as -2=3/4 (4)+b but I can't finish it from here. Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Find the equation of the line that contains the point (4,-2). and has slope 3/4.
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mx + b = y
Replace m, x, y (4) + b = -2
3 + b = - 2
b = - 2 - 3
b = -5
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y = x - 5 is the equation
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You can check this, replace x with 4, in the equation and see if y = -2
