SOLUTION: Using y-mx+b write an equation for a line that goes through the poings (8,0) (6, -8). i would say that m=0-(-8)/8-6 which is 8/2 or 4 so -8=4(0)+m

Question 606359: Using y-mx+b write an equation for a line that goes through the poings (8,0) (6, -8).
i would say that m=0-(-8)/8-6 which is 8/2 or 4
so -8=4(0)+m
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

 

Hi,

equation for a line that goes through the points: 

(8, 0) 

(6,-8)  m = 8 / 2 = 4

y = 4x + b

0 = 4*8 + b

 b = -32

y = 4x - 32



 

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